X-radiograph(s) of "Madonna and Child" 

Editor: This is an x-radiograph of "Madonna and Child" by Giovanni Ambrogio de Predis. It feels ghostly and revealing at the same time. What can we learn from looking beneath the surface like this? Curator: Indeed. X-radiography allows us to see the construction, alterations, and even the artist's process. Consider the historical context: paintings of the Madonna and Child were often commissioned to reinforce societal power structures. Does seeing the underpainting reveal any shifts in the artist's intention, perhaps challenging those established roles? Editor: That's fascinating. I hadn't thought about how the underlayers could show a change in the narrative itself. Curator: Exactly! These unseen layers can unveil a hidden dialogue. Now, how can we use these insights to deconstruct the artwork’s cultural significance? Editor: It makes me wonder what other secrets lie beneath the surface of artworks we think we know. Curator: Precisely. And how these secrets reflect on the societal forces at play during its creation.