X-radiograph(s) of "Madonna and Saints"

Editor: Here we have an X-radiograph of "Madonna and Saints" by Niccolò di Pietro Gerini. It’s ghostly and reveals so much about the process. What do you see in this piece, beyond the immediate subject matter? Curator: It's fascinating to consider what an x-ray reveals about artistic practice! It makes me think about how we study art through a scientific lens. What does it mean to strip away the surface and look at the hidden layers? Editor: That's a great point! It highlights the museum's role in preserving and interpreting art using varied means. Curator: Exactly. How does this method alter our understanding, and does it change the artwork’s public purpose? What did you learn? Editor: I hadn't considered the impact of scientific analysis on art's reception until now. Thanks!