X-radiograph(s) of "Solomon's Sacrifice" 

Curator: This X-radiograph captures Willem de Poorter's painting, "Solomon's Sacrifice." The image reveals the underlayers of the artwork. Editor: It’s ghostly! The figures emerge from the darkness, looking almost like specters. Curator: Yes, the radiograph strips away the color, revealing the structural composition and subtle revisions made by de Poorter, offering a peek at the artist's process. Editor: It also highlights the emotional weight carried by the biblical story, with the stark contrast emphasizing themes of sacrifice and morality, exposing a potentially disturbing narrative. Curator: Precisely. The symbol of sacrifice is universally understood, but here it is rendered almost abstract, allowing for diverse interpretations. Editor: Seeing the layers beneath prompts me to consider how interpretations evolve across time and context, echoing contemporary anxieties about cultural memory. Curator: An apt insight. This radiological view is a portal to understanding the making and remaking of meaning itself. Editor: It's a powerful reminder that images are never static, always subject to rediscovery and reevaluation.