X-radiograph(s) of "Betrothal of St. Catherine"

Curator: Here we have an X-radiograph of "Betrothal of St. Catherine", by an artist thought to be Hans Memling. Editor: Wow, seeing through the surface like this, it's ghostly. It feels like peering into the very bones of the painting, quite literally revealing a hidden structure. Curator: The X-ray reveals the underdrawing and any alterations made by Memling—or his workshop—offering insights into the creative process. Think of it as the DNA of the artwork. Editor: The symbolism is still so potent, even in this skeletal form. That ring—a visual anchor in the story—appears to be the densest element. I keep wondering about the layers of meaning we don’t see on the surface. Curator: Indeed. What’s fantastic is seeing how artists like Memling worked. It’s like witnessing a conversation across time, the artist guiding our gaze with invisible gestures. Editor: It makes you wonder about the unseen choices in every creation, doesn't it? It's as though we're glimpsing the dreams and visions beneath the painted surface.