X-radiograph(s) of "Three Saints" 

Curator: This is an x-radiograph of "Three Saints," originally by Cima da Conegliano, currently in the Harvard Art Museums. It presents a ghostly, almost ethereal view. Editor: Yes, the texture of the canvas leaps out. You can almost feel the weave, the raw materiality behind the image. It reminds us of the labor involved in creating the original painting. Curator: Absolutely. The x-radiograph offers a unique insight into the layers of creation, highlighting the relationship between the artist, materials, and the socio-economic context of art production. Editor: Indeed. This view challenges conventional notions of artistic genius by exposing the underlying physical reality of the artwork. It's a fascinating interplay between what is visible and what remains hidden. Curator: It prompts us to reconsider art historical narratives through the lens of materiality and production. Editor: And that changes how we value it.