X-radiograph(s) of "Three Saints" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Three Saints" by an artist from the School of Hans Baldung Grien, held at the Harvard Art Museums. It’s so abstract. What can this X-ray tell us about the artwork's history? Curator: Well, the X-ray is a research tool. It allows conservators and art historians to peer beneath the surface, literally. We can see the artist’s process – underdrawings, pentimenti, or even repairs. It reveals secrets about the materials used and how the piece evolved. Editor: So, it's less about the aesthetic and more about the hidden story? Curator: Exactly! It informs the narratives we build around artworks, impacting their authentication, valuation, and even their place in art historical discourse. It makes you consider the hidden layers of meaning and the evolution of its public presentation. Editor: That's amazing! I never thought about the social impact of art analysis techniques. Curator: Precisely! These technical analyses have significant cultural and historical ramifications in art.