X-radiograph(s) of "Portrait of a Lady" Possibly 30 - 49

Curator: This is an X-radiograph of "Portrait of a Lady," by Michiel Jansz. van Miereveld. Its film size is 8 x 10. Editor: It's striking how the material itself becomes the subject. The texture of the canvas emerges as a powerful grid. Curator: Yes, the weave pattern is quite dominant. X-radiography reveals unseen layers and substructures within the painting. Editor: It hints at the hidden stories within a portrait, almost like a soul laid bare by scientific inquiry. I'm intrigued by what's absent. Curator: Indeed, what we perceive through this lens is a deconstruction, a revealing of the artistic process beneath the surface. Editor: A spectral echo of a face. It’s a reminder of the ephemeral nature of both art and the human form. Curator: It offers a unique perspective, shifting our understanding from representation to an almost abstract study of form. Editor: A ghostly portrait, indeed. Thank you for sharing this insightful analysis.