X-radiograph(s) of "Portrait of a Lady" 

Editor: This is an x-radiograph of "Portrait of a Lady," originally by Bartholomaeus Bruyn the Elder. The monochrome tonality and ghostly figure give it an ethereal quality. What strikes you about the composition? Curator: The x-radiograph reveals the painting's skeletal structure. Notice how the artist employs layered density to define form. The stark contrast illuminates the subject's adornments, drawing attention to the materiality of status. Editor: It’s fascinating how the absence of color redirects our focus. Curator: Precisely. The absence allows us to dissect the artist's technique and the underlying structure, revealing the essence of the portrait beyond surface aesthetics. Editor: I hadn’t considered the technique. It’s like peeling back the layers of art history. Curator: Indeed, this x-radiograph offers a unique lens through which to understand the artist's process.