X-radiograph(s) of "Three Saints" 

Curator: This is an X-radiograph of "Three Saints" by Andrea di Giusto, currently held in the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: It’s hauntingly beautiful. The grayscale tonality and the grid-like structure evoke a sense of mystery, as if we're peering beneath the surface of something sacred. Curator: Precisely. The X-ray reveals the underpainting and the material composition of the work, offering insights into the artist's process and the layers of history embedded within the painting. Editor: I find myself pondering what these "saints" might represent within their specific historical context—their gender, their roles, their possible resistance to prevailing norms. How does the artist's rendering either uphold or challenge the status quo? Curator: That’s a very valid question. This technique allows us to analyze the construction and deconstruction, highlighting form and materiality. Editor: Ultimately, this piece, through its transparency, compels us to see beyond the surface and question the narratives we inherit.