X-radiograph(s) of "Pan and Psyche" Possibly 15 - 86

Editor: This is an x-radiograph of "Pan and Psyche" by Edward Burne-Jones, housed at the Harvard Art Museums. Seeing the internal structure through the X-ray, it’s like the painting is stripped bare. What does this view reveal to you? Curator: It reveals the power dynamics inherent in artistic creation and ownership. This x-ray exposes the layers of artistic intention and the social structures embedded within the artwork itself. It almost feels like a critique of the male gaze, doesn't it? Editor: That's a really interesting point. The way it strips down the painting feels like it’s also stripping down those societal structures. Thanks for sharing your perspective! Curator: My pleasure, seeing the familiar anew is always a gift.