X-radiograph(s) of "Christ on the Cross between the Virgin and Cardinal Torquemada and St. John the Evangelist" Possibly 5 - 7

Curator: Here we have a modern X-radiograph of Fra Angelico’s “Christ on the Cross between the Virgin and Cardinal Torquemada and St. John the Evangelist.” Striking, isn’t it? Editor: It looks like an otherworldly blueprint! All bones and construction. It’s fascinating to see the innards of such a revered artwork laid bare. Curator: The starkness emphasizes the structural support system, a kind of behind-the-scenes peek into the craftsmanship itself. You can almost feel the artist's hand as he laid down each layer. Editor: And it challenges our perception of the final product. We are reminded of the labor, the material choices, the very physicality of its creation. It really takes the "divine" off the artist. Curator: Exactly! It's a beautiful reminder that even the most ethereal art begins with earthy materials and human ingenuity. A humbling revelation. Editor: Indeed. What’s left is not mystery but a deep appreciation for the maker.