X-radiograph(s) of "Magi (fragment)" Possibly 2 - 4

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Magi (fragment)" by Joos van Cleve. It’s fascinating to see beneath the surface of a painting like this. What stands out to you about what this image reveals? Curator: The X-radiograph unveils hidden aspects, doesn’t it? Notice the dense areas—they speak to the artist's process. Are those pentimenti, changes the artist made? Consider how these alterations reflect the cultural memory embedded in the work, revealing a dialogue between the artist and the symbolic weight of the Magi. Editor: That’s a great point; it’s like seeing the artist grapple with the image's meaning. Curator: Precisely. The X-ray allows us to see the evolution of the symbols themselves, revealing how cultural narratives are constructed and reconstructed over time. It makes you wonder what other stories lie hidden beneath the surface of other artworks. Editor: I hadn't thought about it that way; it's incredible how much an X-ray can tell us.