X-radiograph(s) of "Crucifixion (Copy by Austin)" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of a copy of Simone Martini's "Crucifixion." It's so abstract, almost like a ghostly map. What can you tell me about what we're seeing here? Curator: Well, this image offers us a unique lens, literally, into the layers of meaning and making embedded within the artwork. The X-radiograph reveals not just the surface, but also the hidden labor and materials. How might this unearthing of the unseen challenge traditional notions of authorship and value within art history, particularly in relation to copies and originals? Editor: That’s a great point. It makes me rethink what we consider important about a piece. Curator: Exactly! It encourages a critical engagement with the power structures inherent in the art world. Editor: I never thought about it that way. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure!