X-radiograph(s) of "Calling of St. Peter" Possibly 20 - 46

Curator: This is an X-radiograph of "The Calling of St. Peter," after Domenico Tintoretto, part of the Harvard Art Museums collection. The film itself measures about 35 by 43 centimeters. Editor: It’s ghostly, isn't it? Almost like a photographic negative, stripping away the color and leaving only the barest structural bones. Curator: Exactly. X-radiography allows us to see beneath the surface, revealing hidden layers and the artist's process. Think of the historical context, the scientific advancements that allow us such insight! Editor: The composition feels almost skeletal. You can see the density variations defining form, like stark chiaroscuro. Look at how the light barely glances off the figures. Curator: This technique revolutionized art history, offering non-invasive ways to study paintings, their evolution, and even attribution. Editor: It certainly offers a unique perspective, revealing the underlying architecture of Tintoretto's vision. Curator: Indeed, a tangible intersection of art and science that reshapes our understanding of artistic creation. Editor: Quite fascinating to see the art laid bare—literally and figuratively.