X-radiograph(s) of "The Argonauts" 

Curator: Here we have an X-radiograph of "The Argonauts," originally by Jacopo del Sellaio, part of the collection at the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: It looks ghostly, almost like figures emerging from a distant memory, with the composition so stark. Curator: Exactly, radiographs reveal what lies beneath. Consider how the Argonauts' journey—a heroic quest for the Golden Fleece—resonates. The X-ray exposes layers, hinting at the deeper significance of such narratives. Editor: Visually, the scanlines dissect the image, emphasizing the fragmented nature of historical knowledge, no? Curator: Indeed. We piece together stories, much like assembling this image. It becomes a metaphor for how cultural narratives are constructed and endure. Editor: The contrast brings a striking formal tension. I see both decay and enduring structure in the underpainting, a palimpsest of artistic intention. Curator: A perfect way to describe its enduring legacy. Editor: Precisely, and it makes one ponder the journey of art through time.