X-radiograph(s) of "A Rabbi (?)" 

Editor: Here we have an x-radiograph of "A Rabbi (?)," a painting by Rembrandt. It presents as a series of squares in shades of gray. It's a bit abstract, really. What secrets do you think this peek beneath the surface might reveal? Curator: Ah, yes, an X-ray! It's like a ghost story told in shades of gray. Imagine Rembrandt layering paint, stroke upon stroke, each telling a part of the story. This radiograph lets us see those hidden layers, the pentimenti, where the artist changed their mind. Can you see any evidence of alterations in the figure beneath? Editor: I think so, particularly in some of the darker squares! It's amazing to think about what's hidden beneath the surface of the painting we see. Curator: Exactly! It reminds us that art is a process, a conversation between the artist and the canvas. It's not just about the final image, but the journey to get there. Editor: It definitely changes how I think about the finished work, knowing there's more to the story. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure! It's like archaeology, but with brushstrokes instead of shovels.