X-radiograph(s) of "Benjamin Clark" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of “Benjamin Clark,” possibly by John Smibert. The skeletal image peers out, a haunting echo of a portrait. What symbols resonate with you in this ghostly glimpse? Curator: Consider how death, often symbolized by skeletal imagery, acts as a memento mori, reminding us of life's fleeting nature. Does this technical view alter your perception of portraiture itself? Editor: Definitely. It's usually about immortalizing, but this feels like a step towards confronting mortality. Thanks! Curator: Indeed, it’s a powerful contrast. We see through time and media, layered meanings echoing mortality and memory.