X-radiograph(s) of "St. John the Baptist" 

Editor: Here we have an X-radiograph of "St. John the Baptist," originally by Piero di Cosimo. It’s fascinating to see the inner layers of a painting revealed. What symbols or hidden meanings might this radiographic view expose? Curator: Radiography uncovers not just the physical structure, but also the artist’s thought process. Consider St. John, a figure of prophecy and sacrifice. Does this hidden view change how we perceive his iconic status or cultural role? Does it speak to the artist’s intentions or perhaps, to the evolution of the image over time? Editor: That's incredible. It makes me consider how much history and symbolism is embedded within these images. Curator: Precisely. It adds another layer of understanding to the cultural memory embedded within the painting.