X-radiograph(s) of "Giuliano di Medici" 

Curator: Here we have an X-radiograph of "Giuliano di Medici," attributed to Francesco Salviati, held in the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: It appears to be an eerie, almost ghostly portrait. The stark grayscale and diffuse forms give it an unsettling quality. Curator: Indeed. The use of X-rays allows us to see beneath the surface, revealing the underdrawing and any alterations made by Salviati. It provides insight into his artistic process. Editor: The composition seems quite deliberate, even in its transparency. The ghostly face seems to emerge from the ethereal surface of the artwork. Curator: This work offers a unique perspective on Renaissance portraiture, highlighting the power of imaging technologies to reveal hidden layers of history and artistic creation. Editor: Ultimately, this X-ray transforms our understanding of portraiture from a mimetic representation to a process of artistic intervention.