X-radiograph(s) of "Saint" 

Curator: This is an X-radiograph of "Saint," originally created by Jusepe de Ribera and now residing at the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: Whoa, eerie! It’s like seeing the bones of the painting itself. I feel like I'm peeking behind the curtain, ya know? Curator: Indeed. The X-radiograph, a critical tool in art history, allows us to examine the underlayers, revealing the artist's process and any alterations made during the painting's creation. We can look at the original composition, hidden sketches, and maybe even insights into the artist's intention. Editor: I am sensing a certain vulnerability...it almost feels like the painting is confessing its secrets. There's something really powerful about that. Curator: Agreed. Furthermore, it reminds us of the material nature of art and its vulnerability to time and decay, resonating with contemporary themes of fragility. Editor: Seeing this, I feel a deeper connection to art. It's more than just the surface we see. Curator: Exactly! It's about the history, the artist, the process – all the layers beneath.