X-radiograph(s) of "Miracle of the Holy Fire" 

Curator: This is an X-radiograph of William Holman Hunt's painting, "Miracle of the Holy Fire." It's a peek behind the surface, quite literally! Editor: Haunting, isn't it? Like looking at a ghost of a painting. All the hidden structures revealed. Makes you think about what's been repressed or obscured in the artistic process. Curator: Indeed. You can see the canvas weave, the nails holding it taut, and even traces of underpainting. It's a map of the painting's history. Editor: And it reminds me that even supposed "miracles" have structures and supports, hidden labor, and perhaps even acts of violence holding them up. It's a potent metaphor for power dynamics. Curator: Absolutely, and for me it's beautiful in its own way. The textures, the ghostly forms...it's like a secret conversation with the artist. Editor: Yes, this X-ray lets us deconstruct the painting's myth, revealing layers of meaning we might otherwise miss. Curator: A behind-the-scenes look. Editor: Exactly, a deconstruction.