X-radiograph(s) of "Christ Crowned (Copy)" 

Editor: So, this is an X-radiograph of "Christ Crowned," a copy of a work by Hans Memling. It’s a film, sort of looks like a strange, ghostly grid. What am I actually seeing here? Curator: Aha, a peek beneath the surface! Think of it as the painting's skeleton. The lighter areas show where the paint is denser, perhaps with lead white. You're seeing the artist's process, pentimenti, maybe even repairs. It's like archaeology, isn't it? Editor: Archaeology! I hadn’t thought of it that way. It’s like the painting has layers of secrets. Curator: Exactly! Every art piece whispers stories, doesn't it? Editor: It does!