X-radiograph(s) of "Mme de Cosse" 

Curator: It's fascinating to consider this X-radiograph of "Mme de Cosse," revealing the layers beneath the surface of Corneille de Lyon's original portrait. It's like seeing a ghost within a ghost. Editor: My first impression is of a fragmented grid, almost like an ancient tablet unearthed, the information encoded just out of reach. What do you make of the checkerboard pattern? Curator: It makes me think about the constructed nature of identity, especially in portraiture. Each square might represent a different layer of paint, intention, or even deception. Editor: Absolutely. The checkerboard as a symbol can denote a game of strategy, a deliberate arrangement of light and shadow, or the dualities inherent in our perception. Curator: I see a hidden dialogue between the artist and the subject, but also between the visible and the invisible, the known and the unknown. It's like a secret whispered across centuries. Editor: A ghostly reminder that what we see is never the whole story, and that beneath the surface lies a world of complexity and nuance. It challenges our perception of truth.