X-radiograph(s) of "Head of Christ" 

Editor: Here we have an X-radiograph of "Head of Christ" by Hans Memling. It reveals the hidden layers beneath the surface. What can we learn about the artwork from this perspective? Curator: The X-radiograph allows us to engage with the materiality and history of the artwork. It makes me consider the socio-political role that religious images played in the late medieval period. What does it suggest about the production and perhaps even the censorship of religious imagery? Editor: That's intriguing. It makes me think about the power dynamics at play in art creation and its interpretation. Curator: Exactly! The image becomes more than just a devotional object. It's a record of historical forces. Editor: I've never thought about art this way. Thanks!