X-radiograph(s) of "Self-Portrait (copy)" 

Editor: So, this is an X-radiograph of a copy of a self-portrait by Peter Paul Rubens. It’s essentially an x-ray of the painting. It looks like… fabric? What do you see in this piece? Curator: It’s like peering into the soul of the artwork, isn’t it? We see the canvas, the weave, the underlying structure. Imagine the artist, layers upon layers, a conversation between intention and accident. It’s like archaeology, revealing hidden stories. Does it change how you perceive the finished painting? Editor: It does! It makes me think about the unseen labour and structure beneath the surface. Curator: Exactly! Art isn't just the final image, it's a process, a history. Editor: I’ll definitely look at paintings differently now!