X-radiograph(s) of "Lady Feeding a Dog" 

Editor: Here we have the X-radiograph of "Lady Feeding a Dog" after Peter Lely. It is an x-ray, so it feels so clinical. What can we learn from this alternative view? Curator: These radiographs reveal more than just hidden details. They speak to the very act of preservation and how institutions like the Harvard Art Museums actively investigate and care for their collections. Editor: That's interesting. Curator: The x-ray reveals the painting's structure but also the traces of past interventions, telling us about changing tastes and conservation practices over time. Editor: I didn't think about that. I was just looking at the surface. Curator: Exactly! It’s a reminder that art history isn't just about the artist's intention, but also about the work's journey through time and its evolving relationship with its audience. Editor: I'll remember to look beyond the surface in the future.