X-radiograph(s) of "Head of an Old Man" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Head of an Old Man," attributed to Alvise Vivarini. It's fascinating to see a painting stripped down to its essential structure. What stories do you think this image can tell? Curator: It exposes layers beyond the visible, revealing not just form but the history of the object. The skeletal structure echoes the subject, an old man, inviting reflection on mortality and time's passage. What patterns do you notice in the density? Editor: There seem to be areas of repair or alteration beneath the surface. Curator: Precisely. These interventions tell a silent story of conservation, of cultural memory being actively preserved. It’s a potent symbol of how we grapple with history. Editor: It's incredible how much depth lies hidden beneath the surface of a painting. Thanks! Curator: Indeed, a reminder that images are not just what they seem, but palimpsests of meaning.