X-radiograph(s) of "Three Nudes" 

Editor: This is an x-radiograph of Matisse's "Three Nudes." It looks more like a ghostly landscape than figures. What symbols do you see here? Curator: The x-ray reveals a palimpsest, layers of imagery buried beneath the surface, each holding emotional and cultural weight. Do you see the dominant vertical line? Think of it as an echo of the tree of life, a symbol of growth, connection to earth, and perhaps even the female form. Editor: So, even in its abstract form, it retains some of those original symbolic meanings? Curator: Precisely! This x-ray unveils the history of the work, a cultural memory embedded within the image itself. Each layer subtly contributes to the overall narrative, influencing our perception. Editor: That’s fascinating. It makes me consider how much history is hidden within every artwork.