X-radiograph(s) of "Marriage of St. Catherine - sketch" 

Editor: Here we have the x-radiograph of the sketch "Marriage of St. Catherine" by Cornelis Schut I. The image is quite abstract, showing the internal structure. What do you make of it? Curator: The composition reveals itself through varying densities. The darker areas indicate denser materials, likely lead white, employed to define the figures. Notice the linear patterns; these are inherent to the support structure, influencing the artist’s compositional choices. Editor: So the physical properties dictated the form? Curator: Precisely. The artist's engagement with the materiality of the medium, revealed through this radiograph, adds another layer to our understanding of artistic intent. Editor: Fascinating to see the hidden structure. I’ll never look at a painting the same way again. Curator: Indeed, it offers a unique perspective.