X-radiograph(s) of "Judith with Head of the Holofernes" 

Editor: Here we have an X-radiograph of "Judith with the Head of Holofernes" by Jan Massys. It’s fascinating to see art rendered in this ghostly way. What stories do you think this particular view can tell us? Curator: This image invites us to question power dynamics. We see beyond the surface, penetrating to the hidden layers. The story of Judith, a woman who challenged patriarchal power, takes on a new dimension. Editor: So the X-ray is like a metaphor? Curator: Precisely. It exposes the structural underpinnings, reflecting how social structures often conceal or distort the realities of those they oppress. Editor: That’s a really interesting way to look at it! Curator: It reveals the hidden narratives embedded within the art. What have you learned from viewing the artwork through this new lens? Editor: I see the cultural context adds even more depth to this piece, and how art can carry so much more than its surface.