X-radiograph(s) of "Portrait of a Lady with Beads" Possibly 14 - 67

Editor: Here we have an X-radiograph of the Portrait of a Lady with Beads, by Joos van Cleve. It's fascinating to see beneath the surface! What does this process reveal to you? Curator: This x-ray allows us to examine the artist's process. Look at the underpainting, the building up of layers. It speaks volumes about the labor and materials invested in creating this image, challenging our notions of "effortless" high art. Editor: So, it's less about the finished product and more about understanding the work it took to get there? Curator: Precisely! The x-ray unveils the material reality of the painting's production, connecting it to broader economic and social conditions of its time. Editor: I never thought of it that way; thanks for showing me a different view. Curator: It shifts our focus from mere aesthetics to the socio-economic context of art creation, enriching our understanding.