X-radiograph(s) of "Madonna and Child with Donors" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Madonna and Child with Donors," attributed to the School of Giovanni Bellini. It's fascinating to see this skeletal view. What can you tell me about the formal qualities revealed by this unusual perspective? Curator: The X-radiograph unveils the structural underpinnings, the hidden architecture that supports the visible image. Observe the varying densities, revealing the artist's layering and material choices. How does this radiographic view alter your perception of the original painting's composition? Editor: It makes me think about the physical process of creation, all the layers and choices beneath the surface. It's like seeing the artist's thought process. Curator: Precisely. We gain insight into the artist’s construction of form and the evolution of the image. The materiality and formal relationships become strikingly apparent. Editor: This has given me a new appreciation for the unseen elements in a work of art. Curator: Indeed. The X-radiograph offers an analytical lens, prompting us to reconsider the relationship between surface and structure.