X-radiograph(s) of "Cardinal Albrecht" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Cardinal Albrecht," originally by Lucas Cranach the Elder. It reveals what's beneath the surface of the painting. I’m struck by how this scientific process unveils hidden stories. What can we learn from this? Curator: It's fascinating, isn't it? Beyond the technical data, consider the power dynamics at play. Cranach, in painting Albrecht, participated in constructing an image of authority. This X-ray, in a way, subverts that, allowing us to see past the Cardinal's carefully curated persona. What do you think it reveals about our relationship to art, science, and power? Editor: That's a thought-provoking perspective. It makes you wonder about the layers of meaning we often overlook. Thank you. Curator: It also prompts us to question whose stories are being told and how they're being framed, doesn't it? Always look beneath the surface, and beyond the frame.