X-radiograph(s) of "Betrothal of St. Catherine" 

Editor: So, this is an X-radiograph of "Betrothal of St. Catherine" by Andrea Previtali, held at the Harvard Art Museums. Looking at this ghostly image, it feels like we're seeing a hidden history of the painting. What secrets do you think this X-ray reveals? Curator: Secrets indeed! It's like peering into the artist's mind, isn't it? Notice how the denser pigments pop, perhaps revealing underdrawings or pentimenti – those lovely second thoughts artists have. Does it change how you see the finished piece, knowing this hidden layer exists? Editor: Absolutely! It makes me wonder about the choices Previtali made and why. What did he want to conceal, or change? Curator: Precisely! It reminds us that art is never truly "finished," just abandoned. The X-ray is a testament to that ongoing process, a beautiful echo of creation. Editor: That's a really interesting way to look at it. Thanks for sharing your insight. Curator: My pleasure. It makes you wonder what secrets lie beneath other masterpieces, doesn't it?