X-radiograph(s) of "Man with a Red Beard" 

Curator: Here we have an X-radiograph of "Man with a Red Beard," an artwork attributed to Corneille de Lyon. The film itself measures 8 by 7 inches. Editor: It's eerie, like a ghost trapped in a grid! The stark contrast amplifies this feeling—it's like peering into a hidden layer. Curator: Indeed, the grid you observe is not part of the original painting, but a framework used during the X-ray process. The varying densities reveal the artist's layering and technique. Editor: So, it's a portrait of a portrait, peeled back, exposing something...vulnerable, almost? The man's gaze is softened by the radiography. Curator: Precisely. The piece offers a glimpse into the material construction of the original painting, underscoring the artist's process rather than the subject's persona. Editor: Makes you wonder what other secrets lie beneath the surface of art – visible only through technology! Curator: Yes, it offers a unique perspective on art history and its study. Editor: Well, it's certainly given me something to ponder.