X-radiograph(s) of "Madonna and Child" 

Editor: Here we have an X-radiograph of "Madonna and Child" by Antonio del Massaro da Viterbo. It’s fascinating to see the internal structure of the painting revealed. What layers of meaning do you think this process uncovers? Curator: It allows us to interrogate the construction of the Madonna and Child as both a religious and cultural symbol. How does the artist's process, now made visible, contribute to the narratives of power, maternity, and even the male gaze prevalent in Renaissance art? It's a conversation about who is represented, and how. Editor: So, it's not just about technique, but also the cultural implications of that technique? Curator: Exactly. The layers beneath aren't just paint; they're layers of ideology, each stroke a decision that reinforces or subtly subverts societal norms. It invites a re-evaluation through a contemporary lens. Editor: I never thought about it that way. Thanks for helping me see it differently. Curator: The pleasure's all mine. Art is a constant dialogue across time.