X-radiograph(s) of "Male Portrait" 

Editor: Here we have an X-radiograph of "Male Portrait" after Giovanni Bellini. It’s fascinating to see the layers beneath the surface, almost like a ghost of the original. What symbols or hidden narratives do you see revealed in this piece? Curator: The X-ray reveals more than just layers of paint. It speaks to the enduring human fascination with portraiture and memory. Can you discern how the artist built up the image, layer by layer? Editor: I see the face emerging from the depths. Curator: Consider how each layer contributes to the subject’s identity. The X-ray unveils not just the physical construction but also the evolution of an image, a testament to time and perception. Editor: It's like archaeology of an image. Curator: Precisely! And it allows us to understand the lasting cultural significance of this portrait. Editor: I never thought about art this way. Thanks.