X-radiograph(s) of "Lady in Prayer" 

Editor: Here we have an X-radiograph of "Lady in Prayer," originally by Leandro Bassano. Seeing it this way, stripped bare by the X-ray, feels almost intrusive. What can this view tell us about the painting itself and its history? Curator: The X-radiograph offers a unique perspective, doesn't it? Consider how museums use such technology. It's a way of seeing beyond the surface, bypassing the artist’s final intention to understand the material realities of the artwork. How does this process change our relationship with the artwork itself? Editor: It's like uncovering secrets. Makes you wonder what other hidden layers exist beneath the surface, both literally and figuratively. Curator: Exactly. It challenges the notion of a fixed, final artistic statement, reminding us that art is often a product of process, adaptation, and even institutional intervention. Editor: This gives me a lot to think about in terms of conservation and interpretation.