X-radiograph(s) of "Sts Apollonia and Michael" 

Curator: Here we have an X-radiograph of "Sts Apollonia and Michael," originally by Ercole de' Roberti, found in the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: Wow, it's like peering into the ghost of a painting. Eerie and strangely beautiful, this shadowy, monochromatic glimpse behind the surface! Curator: Precisely. X-radiography reveals the underdrawing, pentimenti, and construction of the artwork, offering insight into the artist's process. Editor: I find myself imagining the hands that created this, the layers of thought and craft now exposed. It's as if the painting is whispering secrets of its making. Curator: In the public role of art, this technical perspective allows us to appreciate the cultural value, and decisions which led to the final product. Editor: Definitely, now I can't wait to see the finished work, knowing it has depths I couldn't have guessed. Curator: Indeed, that is the beauty of bringing to life a piece via its journey. Editor: Couldn't agree more.