X-radiograph(s) of "Holy Family" 

Editor: Here we have an X-radiograph of “Holy Family,” likely by an artist in the circle of Marco Palmezzano. Seeing it this way, beneath the surface, feels so clinical, yet intimate. What can we learn from this ghostlike image? Curator: The X-ray reveals not just the materials but a hidden history. Consider how "Holy Family" imagery was used - a symbol of domestic virtue and divine blessing. This radiograph strips away the idealized surface, exposing the artist's process, almost like a cultural autopsy. Editor: That makes me think about authenticity... how it's constructed, layer by layer. Curator: Exactly! The layers of paint echo layers of meaning, wouldn't you say? It prompts us to question how we build our own cultural narratives, what we choose to reveal, and what remains hidden. Editor: It's fascinating how a technical image can reveal so much about cultural memory. Curator: Indeed. It transforms a religious icon into a tool for self-reflection.