X-radiograph(s) of "Christ Mocked" 

Editor: Here we have an X-radiograph of "Christ Mocked" by Hieronymus Bosch. It's fascinating to see this hidden view beneath the surface. What visual narratives or insights about cultural memory do you find particularly striking in this piece? Curator: The X-radiograph reveals hidden layers, both physical and symbolic. The obscured image of Christ being mocked speaks volumes about suppressed narratives. Do you see how the wood grain itself acts as a kind of barrier, a visual representation of the obstacles to seeing and understanding? Editor: Yes, I see that now. It's like the wood is participating in the mocking. Curator: Exactly. And consider the cultural memory embedded in the act of mocking, the persecution of the innocent, and the visual language that has evolved around it. What endures, and what is concealed? Editor: That gives me a whole new perspective on reading images. Thank you! Curator: My pleasure. It's through these layers that we access deeper understanding.