Conservators are the people who work in museums to make sure objects, photographs, and materials stay in good condition. Taking care of Santos at the Smithsonian At the Smithsonian, conservators are studying the santos in Mr. Vidal's collection. They use different types of equipment to identify what the santos are made of, how old they are, and whether any damage has already occurred. In hospitals, doctors use x-rays to look inside our bodies. An x-ray can show the bones under our skin.
Doctors use x-rays to see if someone has broken their arm or leg.
One way conservators study santos and other objects is to use Xeroradiography. X-ray images show dark and light patterns that help conservators see inside the santos. I love art. I work with paintings everyday, but am not a painter. I'm an art conservator.