X-radiograph(s) of "St. Lanfranc Enthroned" 

Curator: This is an X-radiograph of "St. Lanfranc Enthroned" by Cima da Conegliano, now residing at the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: It's like looking through a veil. You can almost feel the weight of history pressing down. What secrets do you think lie beneath the surface? Curator: The X-ray reveals the underdrawing and changes made during the painting process. We can analyze the artist's initial intentions versus the final composition. Editor: What about the social context? Was St. Lanfranc a figure of power, and how does his representation reflect the values of his time? Did his image only serve the elite? Curator: These technical studies give insight into the artist's process. Editor: Perhaps art historical inquiries help us understand the role of such figures in reinforcing social hierarchies. Fascinating to consider it all.