X-radiograph(s) of "Holy Family" 

Curator: This is an X-radiograph of the Holy Family, originally painted by Polidoro da Lanciano. The image reveals layers beneath the surface, invisible to the naked eye. Editor: The grayscale tonality gives it a ghostly, almost ethereal quality. The forms seem to float within the frame. Curator: Precisely. X-radiography allows us to study the artist’s process: pentimenti, underdrawings, and the evolution of the composition. It's like an archaeological dig into the canvas itself. Editor: And it makes me think about the role of technology in art conservation. We rely on imaging techniques to tell us more about a work’s history. It’s about more than just aesthetics. Curator: True. It adds another dimension to the narrative. Editor: Definitely gives one pause.