X-radiograph(s) of "Titus (?) Reading or Singing" 

Editor: This is an x-radiograph of Rembrandt's "Titus (?) Reading or Singing." It's a ghostly, almost haunting image. What can we learn about Rembrandt’s process by looking at the underlayers exposed here? Curator: This x-ray gives us a peek beneath the surface, revealing Rembrandt's creative choices. The face appears unfinished, perhaps reflecting societal pressures around portraiture and identity. How might the incompleteness challenge traditional notions of representation and power? Editor: That's a really interesting point. It makes me think about how much we project onto these images. Curator: Exactly. The layers beneath become a site for questioning representation itself. I think we can view the x-ray as a powerful commentary on the constructed nature of identity. Editor: I hadn't thought about it that way. Curator: Considering art through that lens can open up new avenues for interpretation. Editor: This has been so insightful! Curator: Indeed, looking at what is behind the work can be as important as what is in front of it.