X-radiograph(s) of "Head of a Turk" 

Editor: Here we have an X-radiograph of Rembrandt van Rijn's "Head of a Turk." It's a fascinating look beneath the surface, revealing the artist's process. What strikes you most about the composition and structure exposed by this technique? Curator: Notice how the radiography reveals the density of the materials, shaping the form's tonal range. It is in this spectrum of greys that we perceive the hidden architecture and internal scaffolding, allowing us to consider the artist’s hand not just in the visible brushstrokes but in the foundational layers. Editor: So, the focus shifts from the surface image to the underlying structure? Curator: Precisely. The linear elements and patterns invite a new plane of inquiry. We see the unseen, and, as such, the essence of its form is reborn in the reading of the radiograph. Editor: I see the painting in a totally different way now. Curator: Indeed, it allows us a deeper understanding of art beyond the aesthetic.