X-radiograph(s) of "Madonna of the Rocks" 

Editor: Here we have an X-radiograph of "Madonna of the Rocks" by Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio. The ghostly image has a strange beauty. What can we learn from seeing this painting in this manner? Curator: X-radiographs like this unveil the hidden history of a painting. They show us the artist's process, revisions, and even the materials used. Think about the public perception of authenticity and how such technologies challenge or reinforce it. Editor: So it's like seeing the artist's thinking process, beyond the finished surface? Curator: Precisely. It challenges the idea of the artwork as a singular, sacred object, revealing it as a product of labor, decision-making, and even institutional influence. Editor: I never thought about it that way! It's like the museum is participating in a new kind of unveiling. Curator: Exactly! The politics of imagery are always evolving.