X-radiograph(s) of "Dead Christ and Angels" 

Curator: This is an X-radiograph of "Dead Christ and Angels," after Paolo Veronese. The image is part of the collection at the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: It has a stark, almost skeletal quality. The network of lines crisscrossing the surface gives the impression of vulnerability and hidden structure. Curator: Absolutely. Radiography reveals the artist’s process but also the cultural significance embedded in the subject matter: the suffering and sacrifice central to Christian ideology. Editor: The composition guides us through the image, using the lines to emphasize certain areas, creating a visual narrative. Curator: Yes, and the implied narrative is potent, resonating with the ongoing struggles against systemic oppression in marginalized communities, and reflecting themes of resilience, death, and rebirth. Editor: The way light and shadow play across the surface emphasizes the underlying geometry. It all comes together. Curator: Seeing the inner workings of this artwork adds a layer of meaning that prompts important reflections. Editor: Indeed, a fascinating glimpse into the unseen.