X-radiograph(s) of "Adoration of the Kings" Possibly 2 - 48

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Adoration of the Kings" after Paris Bordone. The film itself is a sizable 35 by 43 centimeters. Looking at this ghostly image, I’m struck by how it reveals what's hidden beneath the surface. What do you see in this piece? Curator: The X-ray unveils the painting's underlayers. Notice how certain figures appear brighter, suggesting heavier use of lead-based pigments. It’s fascinating to consider the cultural implications: lead white was often used for highlights, imbuing figures with a symbolic luminosity, a sign of purity. What do you make of that? Editor: That's interesting. It’s like the X-ray reveals not just the artist's process, but also the symbolic language embedded in the materials themselves. Curator: Precisely. It's a reminder that even the unseen elements of art carry cultural weight.