X-radiograph(s) of "Virgin and Child with St. Jerome" 

Curator: This is an X-radiograph of "Virgin and Child with St. Jerome," attributed to Bernardino Pintoricchio. It provides an intriguing glimpse beneath the surface. Editor: Haunting! It's like peering into a ghostly echo, a hidden dimension of the original painting. The stark contrast evokes a sense of mystery. Curator: Indeed. X-radiography allows us to see the artist's process, any underdrawings, or alterations made during creation, things invisible to the naked eye. It reveals the infrastructure, so to speak. Editor: The layers of history, literally! Do you ever wonder about the unseen hand, the choices concealed beneath those radiant surfaces we usually admire? Curator: Absolutely! It makes you consider how our perception of art is shaped by what is presented versus what remains hidden. Editor: It certainly does. Seeing this, I feel a deeper connection to the creative act, as if I’ve glimpsed a secret shared between artist and canvas. Curator: Exactly. X-radiographs democratize art history, offering new perspectives. Editor: So true! I find myself thinking about the narratives art institutions construct and how these technologies can disrupt or enrich them. Curator: Yes! It gives us another way to look and to appreciate the history of a painting. Editor: What a wonderful way to conclude. Thank you.