X-radiograph(s) of "Raising of Lazarus" 

Curator: Here we have an x-radiograph of "Raising of Lazarus," originally painted by Jacopo Palma, or il Vecchio. The x-ray, of course, reveals what lies beneath the surface. Editor: It's kind of ghostly, isn't it? These horizontal bands give it an otherworldly, almost fragmented feel. Like glimpses into another dimension. Curator: Indeed. An x-ray, in this context, can feel a bit like staring into a soul, or at least, the foundational layers of the artist's intention. Lazarus emerging from the depths, perhaps? Editor: Possibly! The use of light and shadow becomes even more pronounced, doesn't it? It emphasizes the drama of the resurrection, a symbolic rebirth, even in the materials themselves. Curator: It brings to mind the layers of belief and ritual that get built up around such a story... a constant reinterpretation over time. Editor: Precisely! It reminds us that even the most familiar stories hold hidden depths. Curator: A compelling reminder, wouldn't you agree?