X-radiograph(s) of "The Sacrifice of Cain and Abel" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "The Sacrifice of Cain and Abel" by Mariotto Albertinelli. It's fascinating to see beneath the surface, but also a bit ghostly. What can this X-ray tell us about the artwork and its history? Curator: Indeed! X-radiography allows us to examine the historical context embedded within the painting itself. We see the artist's process, alterations, and potentially, earlier layers. How might these hidden layers reshape our understanding of the story being told? Editor: That's a good point. Does seeing this underlayer offer any insight to why the story of Cain and Abel persists? Curator: Absolutely. By revealing the artistic choices and perhaps even revisions, we can consider how the narrative has been constructed and perpetuated over time, and what social structures it reflects. Editor: It's amazing how a technical process can open up so many questions about history and society. Curator: Precisely. It's about interrogating not just what we see, but what the artist, and society, chose to show us, and to hide.