X-radiograph(s) of "Madonna and Child" 

Curator: This is an X-radiograph of "Madonna and Child", attributed to the School of Hans Memling. The film itself measures 14 by 17 inches. The resulting image is ghostly. Editor: It's fascinating how the X-ray reveals the underlayers of the painting, as if peeling back time and artistic intention. Curator: Indeed. These images offer insight into the original's construction and materials. The Madonna and Child motif is, of course, deeply rooted in religious art and the idealized image of motherhood. Editor: The composition appears quite traditional for the period. Look at the careful arrangement of forms, the play of light and shadow, it's really compelling. Curator: Seeing it this way allows us to consider art's diagnostic capabilities and its capacity to reveal hidden narratives. Editor: Yes, it truly changes how we understand the artistic process.