X-radiograph(s) of "Madonna and Child with Saints" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Madonna and Child with Saints" by Antonio del Massaro da Viterbo, called Pastura. It’s like seeing a ghost of a painting! What can you tell me about this hidden view? Curator: The x-radiograph unveils more than just the underpainting; it exposes the power dynamics inherent in religious representation. How does the unseen labor and materiality reflected in this image challenge traditional notions of divine creation and artistic genius? Editor: That’s a really interesting point. I hadn't considered the labor aspect. It makes me rethink the artist's role. Curator: Exactly. It forces us to confront the socio-economic context that shaped the creation of this devotional image, and how power and privilege are embedded within its layers. Editor: This perspective shifts everything. I'll never look at a painting the same way again! Curator: Wonderful! That’s the power of art – to challenge, provoke, and inspire critical thinking about the world around us.