X-radiograph(s) of "Man in a High Collar" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Man in a High Collar" by Corneille de Lyon. It's fascinating to see beneath the surface of the painting. What hidden stories does this reveal? Curator: The X-radiograph strips away the surface, inviting us to consider the cultural memory embedded within the image itself. Think of the high collar – a symbol of status, but also of constraint. Does the artist’s process, now visible through this technology, challenge or reinforce that symbolism? Editor: So, seeing the under layers gives context to the surface. Curator: Precisely! The hidden history changes our understanding of the final portrait, the emotional weight it carries, and the artist's intentions. It's a dialogue between layers, past and present. Editor: I never considered the physical creation process as a symbolic layer. Curator: Indeed. And by understanding these layers, we gain a richer appreciation of the art and its cultural significance.