X-radiograph(s) of "Doge Gritti" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Doge Gritti," attributed to Titian. It's fascinating to see beneath the surface of a Renaissance portrait. What can an X-ray tell us about power and representation in Titian's time? Curator: It reveals the artist’s process. Consider how Titian's portrayal of Doge Gritti wasn't just a likeness, but a construction of power. This radiograph lets us see the layers of decision-making, revisions, perhaps even a struggle with the subject's desired image versus reality. Editor: So, it's about the power dynamics between artist and subject, too? Curator: Exactly. Who controls the narrative? Is it the Doge, demanding a specific image? Or Titian, shaping perceptions through artistic choices? The X-ray unveils a negotiation of identity. Editor: That’s a new way of seeing portraiture, thinking about the power dynamics within the artwork itself. Curator: And how those dynamics echo the larger social structures of Venice at that time. Always question the surface.