X-radiograph(s) of "Scenes from Lives of Sts Julian and Nicholas (predella from Pisa Altar)" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Scenes from Lives of Sts Julian and Nicholas" by Andrea di Giusto. It's fascinating to see this ghostly, internal view. What do you see when you analyze its composition? Curator: The formal elements are quite revealing. Notice the density variations; they speak to the artist's layering technique and material choices. Do you observe the structural integrity suggested by the contrasting tones? Editor: Yes, the darker areas appear denser, implying heavier materials. I wonder about the artist's process. Curator: Indeed. The interplay of light and shadow within the radiograph highlights the artist's construction. This close visual analysis exposes previously hidden compositional strategies, offering insights into artistic creation. Editor: It’s incredible how this process reveals so much! Curator: Precisely, it refocuses our gaze on the inherent qualities of the artwork itself.