X-radiograph(s) of "George Washington" 

Editor: So, this is an X-radiograph of "George Washington," by John Johnston. It’s… eerie, almost ghost-like. What do you see in this peek behind the painting's surface? Curator: Well, it’s like looking into the soul of a painting, isn’t it? I find myself wondering about the choices, revisions, the artist's hand, and even the hidden damages that time inflicts. It’s as if Washington is whispering secrets only the X-rays can hear. Does it make you think differently about portraiture? Editor: Absolutely! It's like archaeology, uncovering layers of history. I’ll never look at a painting the same way again. Curator: Precisely! It's more than just an image; it’s a conversation across time.