X-radiograph(s) of "Descent from the Cross" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Descent from the Cross," a painting by Gerritt Willemsz Horst, currently at the Harvard Art Museums. It's fascinating to see this hidden layer, like a secret history of the painting. What can you tell me about its significance? Curator: Well, X-radiography is crucial because it reveals the artist's process. It helps us understand not just the final image, but the evolution of the artwork. How do the layers reveal the cultural values around art production and art restoration itself? Editor: So it's not just about the art, but also how we value and preserve it. Curator: Precisely. Imaging technologies shape the narratives we construct about art and its public role. Editor: That's made me think about art in a completely new way! Curator: Me too. Let's continue to explore!