X-radiograph(s) of "Girl with Cherries" 

Curator: Here we have an X-radiograph of "Girl with Cherries," originally by Giovanni Ambrogio de Predis, currently residing at the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: Initially, the composition appears as a series of intersecting planes, creating a grid-like pattern. What is the meaning? Curator: This radiograph, while seemingly abstract, offers a glimpse beneath the surface, challenging notions of beauty and identity. How does the act of X-raying, in a way, violate the subject? Editor: The stark contrast between the visible and invisible layers invites a semiotic reading. The X-ray reveals the hidden structure. It is beautiful in its way. Curator: It's a commentary on the power dynamics inherent in portraiture. The work speaks to the broader historical context of marginalized bodies being scrutinized. It prompts a crucial discussion. Editor: I am intrigued by the visual language of science intersecting with art history. A fascinating collision of form and knowledge. Curator: Indeed. It encourages us to question what we value and what we choose to expose.