X-radiograph(s) of "Hendrijke at the Window" 

Curator: Immediately striking is the ghostly quality of this X-radiograph after Rembrandt's "Hendrijke at the Window." The composition appears both familiar and alien. Editor: Indeed. This imaging process reveals the unseen—the labor behind the art object itself. It's fascinating to consider the material density and artistic process. Curator: Precisely. We see the hand of Rembrandt revealed, not just in the final image but in the very structure and application of paint. The abstract shapes also possess their own beauty. Editor: This technology exposes layers of cultural and artistic production that were previously obscured. It opens a dialog about the value of making itself. Curator: Ultimately, it’s a dialogue between layers, technique, and the hidden life of a painting—a captivating look! Editor: I agree, this artwork provides a powerful opportunity to examine the economics and social history that shaped Rembrandt's art.