X-radiograph(s) of "St. Peter" 

Curator: This is an X-radiograph of "St. Peter," originally by Fra Bartolommeo della Porta, found here at the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: Wow, it's like seeing a ghost! A saint stripped bare to his essence, a skeleton of faith. Curator: The image reveals underdrawings—the hidden intentions of the artist. A fascinating glimpse beneath the surface, literally. Editor: It makes me think about how we build up layers, physically and metaphorically, obscuring our true selves. Stripping back, we see the structure. Curator: Indeed, "St. Peter" becomes more than a saint; it's a symbol of artistic process and human vulnerability revealed by the gaze of technology. Editor: It gives me chills. It’s a reminder that even the most revered figures are just bones beneath the skin, like us.