X-radiograph(s) of "Auctioneer (so-called)" 

Editor: Here we have an x-radiograph of "Auctioneer (so-called)" by Rembrandt. Seeing the painting this way, stripped of color and surface texture, it feels like looking at the bare bones of the composition. What stands out to you in this image? Curator: The x-radiograph reveals the artist's process. Note the density of the paint in certain areas, suggesting underpainting or revisions. How does this layering inform your understanding of Rembrandt's technique? Editor: It's fascinating to see how the artist built up the form. It makes me wonder about the choices behind each layer and the evolution of the final image. Curator: Exactly. The x-ray exposes the materiality of the artwork. It serves as evidence of the artistic decision-making process, inviting us to consider the physicality of art creation. Editor: I never thought about an x-ray as offering so much insight into artistic method. Curator: Indeed. It shifts our perception, from admiring the aesthetic surface to understanding its structural genesis.