X-radiograph(s) of "Lorenzo di Medici" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Lorenzo di Medici," based on an original painting by Cristofano dell'Altissimo, now at the Harvard Art Museums. What I find striking is the deep, almost cellular structure revealed beneath the surface. What symbols or hidden meanings might this reveal? Curator: The X-ray unveils a hidden narrative, doesn't it? Consider the power and influence Lorenzo held. The fractured, almost web-like structure beneath speaks to the complex and layered nature of power itself. How do you think this sub-surface contrasts with the idealized image presented on the surface? Editor: That's fascinating! It suggests that even the most powerful figures have hidden vulnerabilities and complexities. I now see how the artist has used the X-ray to deconstruct the myth of Lorenzo. Curator: Exactly. It's a powerful reminder that behind every portrait, there's a hidden story.