X-radiograph(s) of "St. Mark" 

Curator: This is an X-radiograph of "St. Mark," attributed to Rembrandt van Rijn, held here at the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: It has such an ethereal quality! Like a ghost in paint, or perhaps an awakening from shadow. Curator: Indeed. X-radiography allows us to see beneath the surface, revealing the artist's process and hidden layers. Consider how the political climate and religious institutions may have shaped Rembrandt’s approach to depicting St. Mark. Editor: It's the symbolic weight of representation, even if unseen, that fascinates me. The hidden layers speak volumes. This radiography evokes a kind of cultural memory, both seen and unseen. Curator: A fitting end point, revealing the complexities of public image. Editor: Quite. It offers a profound glimpse into art's layered meaning.