X-radiograph(s) of "Judith with the Head of Holofernes" 

Editor: Here we have an X-radiograph of "Judith with the Head of Holofernes" after Andrea Mantegna. It's eerie seeing the painting like this. What stands out to you? Curator: The X-ray unveils the material construction and painting process. Consider the labor embedded in each layer of pigment, each brushstroke. Editor: So, what does this tell us about the production? Curator: It shifts the focus from artistic genius to the collaborative workshop, revealing the economic and social conditions underpinning its creation. Editor: That's fascinating. I'll never look at paintings the same way again! Curator: Indeed. It's not just about the image; it's about the physical object and its journey through time and labor.