X-radiograph(s) of "Continence of Scipio (copy from Nicolas Poussin)" 

Editor: So, this is an X-radiograph of "Continence of Scipio," a copy of Nicolas Poussin attributed to John Smibert. It's… hauntingly beautiful, like a ghostly echo. What secrets do you think this X-ray reveals about the painting and its creation? Curator: It’s like peering into the soul of the artwork, isn't it? For me, an X-ray unveils the artist's process, the underpainting, the changes they made. You see the bones of the composition, the hidden architecture. Does it change how you perceive the finished piece? Editor: Absolutely! It makes me wonder about all the unseen layers, the artist's hesitations and second thoughts. It's like archaeology, but for paintings. Curator: Precisely. Now, when you look at other paintings, will you be thinking of what lies beneath the surface? I hope so! Editor: Definitely! Thanks, this insight really illuminates it for me!