X-radiograph(s) 

Curator: Here we have an X-radiograph of a painting by Giovanni Bellini, currently held at the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: Woah, it's like seeing the ghost of a painting. So much hidden beneath the surface. Haunting, almost. Curator: Radiography reveals the underdrawing and initial layers, offering insight into the artist's process and revisions. What do you see in terms of symbols or gestures? Editor: There seems to be something about faces, the expression is distorted. It’s as if the emotions are amplified when stripped down to their essential forms. Curator: Indeed, radiography peels away the veneer of the final image, exposing the raw construction of the work. Editor: It really makes you think about how much gets covered up, both in art and in ourselves. Fascinating! Curator: A beautiful reminder that every image holds many unseen stories and decisions. Editor: Definitely changes how you look at art, doesn't it? It gives you a peek behind the curtain.