X-radiograph(s) of "Banner- Magdalen Enthroned" 

Curator: This X-radiograph unveils the layers of "Banner- Magdalen Enthroned" by Spinello Aretino, offering a glimpse beneath the surface of the artwork. Editor: It's like a ghostly echo—a reminder that even seemingly stable images are built on complex, often hidden, structures. The shadows hint at a powerful narrative. Curator: Indeed. Looking at this, I’m reminded of the layers of interpretation a figure like Mary Magdalene carries – repentance, redemption, and, importantly, female agency within patriarchal structures. The radiograph lets us see the artist's process, choices, and perhaps even revisions. Editor: The ghostly quality almost elevates the symbols into a state of pure archetype, stripped of their immediate cultural context yet still resonating deeply. It reminds us of how even scientific techniques are filtered through a cultural lens. Curator: Absolutely. It underscores the layers of meaning inherent in representation and how our understanding evolves with access to new perspectives. Editor: A chillingly beautiful reminder that every image carries a history, both visible and invisible.