X-radiograph(s) of "Bishop and Man in Adoration (fragment)" 

Editor: Here we have an X-radiograph of a fragment of "Bishop and Man in Adoration," possibly by Titian. The cracks and texture are fascinating. What can you tell me about this piece? Curator: This x-ray reveals more than just surface imagery. Consider it evidence of the artist’s process—the layers of paint, the underdrawing, the very materiality that constitutes the artwork. Where does “art” reside if not in these material processes? Editor: That's a perspective I hadn't considered. I was so focused on the image itself. Curator: Precisely. This challenges the traditional separation between high art and the labor involved in its creation. It's about more than just the artist's hand; it's about the material history embedded within. Editor: So, by understanding the materials, we understand more about the art itself? Curator: Exactly. We see the making of art as a tangible, material act. Editor: Thank you, this new perspective is something I'll remember.