Curator: Looking at this X-radiograph of "Wife of Admiral" is like peering through time itself, revealing the hidden layers beneath Ferdinand Bol's brushstrokes. Editor: Ghostly, isn't it? The luminous face emerging from the darkness feels almost ethereal. Curator: Exactly! X-rays give conservators and art historians insight into an artist's process: pentimenti, underdrawings, and original techniques, revealing changes that occurred during the painting's creation. Editor: It makes me think about the Admiral's wife, the secrets she held, now mirrored by the secrets of the canvas itself. Curator: Indeed, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the complex history of the artwork. Editor: A reminder that what we see on the surface is only part of the story.