This book deals with works of art. X-radiography is one of the most marvellous ways of

studying them. X-rays can reveal critically important aspects of an object's condition and the

materials used to create it, as well as providing information about the artist's creative process.

With the present advent of a new field of expertise, technical art history, X-radiography is back

at the centre of scholars' attention. This richly illustrated survey includes over 250 X-rays with

notes and commentary, providing scientific information as well as guidance for comparing documents

to scholars and collectors.