X-radiograph(s) of "Salome" 

Editor: Here we have an X-radiograph of "Salome" by an artist from the School of Callisto Piazza. The cracked surface and ghostly image give a sense of fragility. What does this technical view reveal about the painting's structure and composition? Curator: The X-radiograph strips away the superficial layers, exposing the underdrawing and the artist's process. Notice the varying densities, indicating the use of different materials and techniques. The stark contrast elucidates the composition’s underlying geometry. Editor: It's fascinating to see the bones of the artwork, in a way. Curator: Precisely. The cracks, beyond their aesthetic implications, speak to the materiality of the work and its potential degradation. Editor: Seeing this has really changed my understanding of the painting itself. Curator: Indeed. It prompts us to consider the artwork not just as a finished product, but as a constructed object with a history embedded in its very structure.