X-radiograph(s) of "The Entombment" Possibly 21 - 48

Editor: Here we have an X-radiograph of "The Entombment," attributed to Jacopo Bassano the Elder. It's fascinating to see this shadowy, almost ghostly view of the original painting. What hidden stories do you think this X-ray reveals? Curator: Ah, it's like peering into the soul of the painting, isn't it? The X-ray unveils the artist’s process – pentimenti, those changes he made, like second thoughts made visible. It’s a raw, vulnerable glimpse behind the curtain. It feels like a secret language spoken between artist and canvas. Editor: So, it's not just about seeing what's there, but understanding how it came to be? Curator: Exactly! It reminds us that art is rarely a straight line. It’s full of detours, hesitations, and happy accidents. It whispers of the artist's hand, guiding and reshaping his vision. Editor: It's amazing to consider all the layers, both physical and metaphorical, that make up a work of art. Curator: Indeed! This X-ray is a poem, a story etched in lead white, revealing a journey of creation.