X-radiograph(s) of "Saint Sebastian" Possibly 4 - 7

Curator: At first glance, this X-radiograph of "Saint Sebastian" appears like a ghostly roadmap. Editor: Indeed. What an unexpected view—the bones of a painting, if you will. The cracks spiderweb across the surface, revealing a history of aging and perhaps even past restorations. It is attributed to Titian. Curator: Right. This image offers art historians a unique glimpse beneath the surface of the painting, revealing the artist's process and the canvas's condition. Think about how this imagery impacts our understanding of Titian’s "Saint Sebastian" and its place in art history. Editor: Absolutely. The symbol of Saint Sebastian himself—the body pierced with arrows—is a powerful one. This X-ray reveals another kind of piercing, a different sort of vulnerability made visible over time. Curator: A new understanding to be gained, even from the invisible, no? Editor: Precisely. A hidden history brought to light.