X-radiograph(s) of "Portrait of Mme Norbert Roettiers" Possibly 27 - 46

Editor: Here we have an x-radiograph of Nicolas de Largillière's "Portrait of Madame Norbert Roettiers". It's fascinating to see a painting stripped down to its bare bones like this. What secrets do you think this x-ray reveals about the portrait? Curator: Ah, a peek behind the curtain, literally! I see a network of brushstrokes, ghostly hints of form, and a story of the artist's process. The lighter areas show where the paint is thicker, revealing perhaps earlier layers or alterations. It’s a bit like archaeology, isn't it? A hidden narrative waiting to be deciphered. Editor: So, it's like looking at the artist's thoughts, the edits they made along the way? Curator: Precisely! It reminds me that even seemingly polished masterpieces are built on layers of choices, hesitations, and revisions. It humanizes the artist, somehow. A lovely reminder. Editor: I never thought of art analysis in such an intimate way. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure. Art's always a conversation, don't you think?