X-radiograph(s) of "Mrs. Samuel Smith" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of Gilbert Stuart's "Mrs. Samuel Smith." It reveals a hidden image beneath the surface. It's like a ghostly echo. What do you see in this peek behind the curtain? Curator: Ah, yes, peering beneath the visible layers! It's like archaeology, but for paintings. The X-ray reveals the artist's process—the underpainting, perhaps revisions. It's a reminder that a painting is never just one moment, but a history of creation. Editor: That's fascinating! It adds so much depth. Curator: Indeed, it transforms our perception from a static image to a dynamic process. A ghost of an idea.