X-radiograph(s) of "Pieta" 

Editor: Here we have an X-radiograph of "Pieta," by Bernard van Orley. It's fascinating to see an artwork rendered this way. What visual cues can we gather from this unique perspective? Curator: The radiographic medium here reveals the structural underpinnings of the original painting. Notice how the varying densities articulate form, particularly in the areas of the figures' contours. How does this spectral view challenge our perception of the artwork itself? Editor: It’s like seeing a ghost of the original form. It makes me think about layers of creation and the artist's process differently. What have you learned? Curator: Indeed. This X-ray offers a deconstruction of the image, inviting contemplation on the physical reality beneath the surface.