X-radiograph(s) of "Le Barreau"

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Le Barreau," an artwork by Honoré-Victorin Daumier. The image is strangely compelling, even ghostly. What do you see when you look at this? Curator: The X-radiograph itself acts as a cultural artifact, revealing hidden stories. The corner symbols, repeated, almost ritualistic, remind me of ancient protective markings. Do you see how they frame the unseen image? Editor: Yes, it's like a coded border, safeguarding something hidden. Is this a common practice? Curator: The act of radiography serves as a form of modern-day iconoclasm and revelation. We are given a new lens to view, dissect, and understand. It invites us to question what lies beneath the surface, in art and ourselves. Editor: So, it’s about layers of meaning and how we interpret them across time. Thanks, that helps me understand the image in a completely different way.