X-radiograph(s) of "Mrs. Tyng" 

Curator: Here we have an X-radiograph of "Mrs. Tyng," attributed to John Smibert. It’s a fascinating glimpse beneath the surface of the original painting. Editor: It looks like a ghost! A fragile memory, almost fading from sight. What do you make of the lines? Curator: Those lines reveal the canvas weave, offering a sense of the painting’s physical structure and age, perhaps a kind of symbolic shroud. Editor: It’s strange, seeing a person reduced to light and shadow and texture. Almost feels more intimate than a finished portrait, exposing vulnerability. Curator: Indeed, the x-ray unveils hidden details, hinting at layers of history and artistic process. Editor: Absolutely. It’s like the soul of the portrait—revealed in monochrome. Definitely haunts the imagination. Curator: A captivating reminder of art’s power to transcend time and materiality. Editor: It's nice that it is simple and pure. I agree.