X-radiograph(s) of "Head of Christ" 

Curator: Looking at this X-radiograph of the "Head of Christ," ostensibly after Jan Victors, I'm struck by its ghostly appearance. Editor: It feels almost forensic, peeling back layers of time and artistic intention. What does the icon of Christ reveal when seen in this way? Curator: The skeletal structure beneath the paint unveils the evolution of the image, the artist's process. It's like holding cultural memory up to the light. Editor: It makes me think about the power dynamics inherent in image making. Who decides how we see Christ, and what materials and methods are acceptable for that vision? Curator: Perhaps this radiographic view exposes the very materiality of faith, the way we construct and reinforce our beliefs through art. It's an eerie, thought-provoking glimpse. Editor: Indeed, it prompts us to consider the layers of meaning and interpretation inherent in an image that has resonated for centuries.