X-radiograph(s) of "Holy Family" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Holy Family," by an imitator of Federico Barocci. It's fascinating to see the under layers of the painting. What does this image reveal about the artist's process? Curator: It highlights the labor inherent in artmaking. We can examine the canvas itself, the ground layers, and the visible pentimenti, all of which challenge the romanticized idea of effortless creation. How does the materiality of the artwork shift your perspective on its religious subject matter? Editor: I see how the process becomes foregrounded. It reminds me that art is made by someone, it is not simply divine. Thanks, that's insightful! Curator: Indeed, considering the physical creation contextualizes the social dimensions of artistic production. We're not just seeing an image; we're witnessing labor.