X-radiograph(s) of "Madonna and Child" 

Editor: This is an x-radiograph of “Madonna and Child,” by an artist from the School of Bernardino Pintoricchio. The way the x-ray reveals the underpainting is fascinating! What does this image tell us about the creation and reception of such devotional works? Curator: This radiograph offers a glimpse into the workshop practices and the layers of meaning embedded in Renaissance art. Think about the role of the workshop in producing these images for public devotion. Editor: So, the x-ray shows us not just the final image, but the process of creation and the hands involved? Curator: Exactly. It reveals the collaborative nature of artistic production and how these images functioned within a specific social and religious context. How does this change your view of the artwork? Editor: It makes me think about the power of images and the many people involved in creating and consuming that power. Thanks! Curator: Indeed! It’s a potent reminder of the complex forces shaping art history.