X-radiograph(s) of "Burial of Christ" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Burial of Christ" after Simone Martini. It's a grid of ghostly images, a behind-the-scenes look at the materials used to create the original painting. What can you tell me about the materiality of this artwork? Curator: It reveals the hidden labor embedded within the painting's creation. We see the traces of underdrawings, pigment layering, and panel construction. It challenges our traditional view by shifting focus to production. Editor: So, it's about the process, not just the final product? Curator: Precisely. The X-radiograph exposes the material reality, prompting questions about the artist's technique, the value of materials, and even the economic forces that shaped its creation. Editor: That's fascinating. I never considered the economic side of a religious painting like this. Curator: This artwork provides valuable insight into the means of production and its socioeconomic context. Editor: I'll definitely be looking at art differently now, considering its hidden layers, literally and figuratively.