X-radiograph(s) of "Adoration of Magi" 

Editor: This is an x-radiograph of "Adoration of Magi" by Gentile Bellini. It's so interesting to see a familiar painting revealed in such a different way, like peering beneath the surface. What stands out to you in this image? Curator: The x-radiograph provides a unique lens to examine power dynamics within art history. Who had the power to create, and whose stories were deemed worthy of representation? An x-ray unveils hidden layers, much like how feminist art history uncovers marginalized perspectives. Editor: That's a powerful point. It makes me think about the layers of meaning we often overlook. Curator: Exactly. Considering the historical context and the male gaze prevalent at the time, how does this altered view challenge or reinforce those power structures? What do you think? Editor: I see what you mean. It’s definitely given me a lot to consider about how we view and interpret art. Curator: Indeed. Analyzing art through different lenses—historical, social, technical—reveals so much more about its relationship to ourselves and the world.