X-radiograph(s) of "Death of St. Peter" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Death of St. Peter," by Marco Basaiti. It's fascinating to see it this way, almost like peering beneath the surface. What strikes you most about this image? Curator: The X-ray reveals the story within the image, stripping bare the layers of meaning. Notice the figure's posture and the way it echoes symbols of sacrifice and martyrdom. Does it remind you of other depictions of saints? Editor: I see how it relates to those themes. The X-ray quality makes it feel both ancient and modern at once. Curator: Precisely. It's a visual echo of cultural memory, revealing how symbols persist and transform across time. It makes you question what is lost and gained in translation. Editor: That’s a powerful idea, to consider the dialogue between the artist’s original intent and our contemporary understanding. Curator: Indeed, art invites us to become active participants in a continuous conversation across centuries.