X-radiograph(s) of "Jean de Dintville" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Jean de Dintville," after Hans Holbein. Seeing art through this lens, revealing its hidden layers and material composition, is really interesting. What can we learn about artistic labor and the creation process by looking at an X-ray of the piece? Curator: This image foregrounds the materiality of painting. It invites us to consider Holbein's process, the buildup of pigment layers, and the support structure beneath. How does revealing this hidden infrastructure change our understanding of the artwork as a commodity, or the artist's labor? Editor: It certainly makes you think about the unseen work that goes into creating what we see as this perfect image. Thanks! Curator: Exactly! It highlights the tangible, constructed nature of art, moving beyond just aesthetics.