X-radiograph(s) of "Tobias and the Angel" 

Curator: This is an X-radiograph of "Tobias and the Angel," attributed to Rembrandt. It offers a ghostly glimpse beneath the visible surface. Editor: It's like looking into a cloud, an ethereal dreamscape of layered forms. Curator: Absolutely. In the context of Rembrandt's time, depictions of angels often carried sociopolitical undertones, serving as symbols of divine intervention in human affairs, especially during times of upheaval. Editor: The angel figure itself carries deep symbolism. Winged figures have always represented messengers, transcendence, and divine guidance across cultures. It's compelling to see those forms emerge even in an X-ray. Curator: It gives us an insight into the artist's process. How he worked and reworked his figures. Editor: Seeing it this way reveals the art-making as a process of discovery. I appreciate how this image offers a tangible link to both art history and our collective visual language. Curator: Yes, uncovering hidden narratives invites us to reflect on the intersection of faith, power, and artistic expression in the 17th century.