X-radiograph(s) of "Virgin and Angels" 

Curator: Looking at this X-radiograph of "Virgin and Angels," attributed to Bernard van Orley, my first thought is how fragile the layers of creation can be, revealed only through this stark process. Editor: It’s like seeing a ghost of a masterpiece! I feel a strange sense of intimacy, peering beneath the surface, like I'm witnessing a secret dialogue between the artist and their work. Curator: Exactly! This image showcases the very construction of the artwork, the materials employed, and the artist's hand through a modern lens. It really highlights the process—the means of production. Editor: And, in a way, dismantles the preciousness around it. The raw, almost brutal honesty of the x-ray strips away the romanticism, leaving us with the bones of its making. It’s strangely moving. Curator: It makes you think about the labor involved and how the image's consumption changes when viewed this way. Editor: Absolutely. This image has given me a newfound appreciation for the unseen work that brings masterpieces to life.