X-radiograph(s) of "Landscape and Figures" 

Curator: Here we have an X-radiograph of "Landscape and Figures," originally created by Adriaen Frans Boudewijns, currently residing in the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: Whoa, it's like a ghost landscape! All these skeletal trees and faint figures floating beneath. Feels a bit haunted, doesn't it? Curator: The use of X-radiography provides a unique perspective, revealing hidden layers and the artist's process. It really changes how we view landscape paintings. Editor: Absolutely, it gives a peek behind the curtain, beyond just what Boudewijns intended us to see. Makes you wonder about his artistic choices, what he might have changed or covered up. Curator: It also shows the painting's support structure. The X-ray uncovers the canvas and how it was constructed, offering insights into art production during that period. Editor: It's a fantastic reminder that beneath every masterpiece, there's a whole hidden story waiting to be discovered, layer by layer. Curator: Indeed. And, this highlights the value of technological advances in understanding art history and preservation. Editor: It's made me think about what’s lurking underneath my own surfaces, too, literally and metaphorically!