X-radiograph(s) of "Madonna and Child" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Madonna and Child" by Cima da Conegliano. It's fascinating to see the original painting stripped down to its skeletal form. How do you interpret this work as an X-ray? Curator: It's like seeing the ghost of a masterpiece, isn't it? This X-ray reveals the artist's process, the underdrawings, the changes made. I imagine the artist grappling with the composition, a hidden struggle beneath the serene surface. It's a reminder that even beauty has its bones, its hidden architecture. Does seeing it this way change how you view the finished painting? Editor: Definitely! It’s like peeking behind the curtain. Curator: Exactly! We've glimpsed a secret dialogue between the artist and their work, a conversation that continues to resonate across time.