Unveiling the Hidden Portrait: X-Ray Analysis Reveals Joan Miró’s Concealed Painting

 Unveiling the Hidden Portrait: X-Ray Analysis Reveals Joan Miró’s Concealed Painting

In a remarkable fusion of art and science, researchers have uncovered a hidden portrait beneath one of Joan Miró’s abstract masterpieces, “Pintura (Painting).” This discovery, achieved through advanced X-ray imaging techniques, offers a profound insight into the artist’s creative process and personal history.

“Pintura (Painting),” created between 1925 and 1927, was a gift to Miró’s friend Joan Prats and has been part of the Fundació Joan Miró collection since 1975. The recent analysis revealed a well-dressed woman’s portrait beneath the painting’s blue surface, identified as Dolors Ferrà i Oromí, Miró’s mother. This finding has led experts to interpret the act as a complex gesture of rebellion against bourgeois expectations. 

The application of X-ray technology in art analysis has once again demonstrated its value in uncovering hidden layers and stories within artworks. This revelation not only enriches our understanding of Miró’s artistic evolution but also provides a deeper connection to the personal influences that shaped his work.

This discovery and the accompanying exhibition, “Under the Layers of Miró,” shed new light on the enigmatic artist’s intentions and techniques, inviting art enthusiasts and scholars alike to explore the intricate relationship between Miró’s personal life and his artistic expression.

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2025/mar/27/csi-miro-x-ray-reveals-spanish-artist-painted-out-his-mother-but-why