X-rays use electromagnetic radiation to see below the surface of a work of art. X-ray imaging, also known as radiography, is a non-destructive technique that uses X-ray photons to penetrate the material and capture the internal structure or composition. The X-ray beam passes through the object, and the radiation that is blocked or absorbed by different parts of the artwork creates an image of its internal details. This allows art conservators and historians to examine hidden layers, identify materials, study brushstrokes, detect hidden features, and analyze the condition of the artwork without the need for invasive measures.
