X-radiograph(s) of "St. Dominic" Possibly 9 - 46

Curator: Here we have an X-radiograph of "St. Dominic," attributed to Guido da Siena. It's fascinating; the film measures about 35 by 43 centimeters. Editor: Ghostly, isn't it? Like peering into the soul of the painting itself. The cracks look like veins. Curator: Absolutely. The X-ray reveals underdrawings and the panel's structure, offering insights into the artist's process, that raw sketch beneath. It's a material analysis laid bare. Editor: It makes you wonder about the stories held within the wood. What was the tree's life like? What was Siena like then? What did the artist truly feel? It's a mystery! Curator: Indeed. The process itself alters how we see and understand it. We gain knowledge but lose the color, the immediate surface beauty. Editor: Still, beauty of another kind appears. Seeing the unseen—it's almost a sacred glimpse. This invites us to observe beneath the surface of everything.