X-radiograph(s) of "Henry Gibbs" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Henry Gibbs," a portrait by John Greenwood. It's fascinating to see the painting's layers revealed like this. What sort of secrets do you think these inner images hold? Curator: It's as if we're seeing the cultural memory embedded within the portrait itself. Notice how the darker areas indicate denser materials, perhaps lead-based pigments? These choices aren't accidental, they reflect artistic intentions and the symbolic weight assigned to certain elements. Editor: So, it's not just about seeing under the surface, but understanding the choices made and what they represent? Curator: Precisely! It's about deciphering the visual language, revealing the cultural and artistic values that shaped the portrait.