X-radiograph(s) of "Jealousy" 

Editor: Here we have an x-radiograph of "Jealousy" by Lucas Cranach the Elder. It's fascinating to see the layers beneath the surface, like a hidden narrative. What can we learn from this ghostly view? Curator: This x-radiograph offers a glimpse into the artwork's construction, unveiling the artist’s process. In the context of Cranach, how does this peek beneath the surface speak to anxieties around artistic authenticity, labor, and even the male gaze within his era? Editor: That's a great point! I hadn't considered the male gaze element. So, it's not just about the physical layers of paint, but also the layers of social and cultural expectations? Curator: Precisely. It makes us consider how "Jealousy," as a concept, may have been constructed and consumed differently then, and what this x-ray reveals about those power dynamics. Editor: It’s incredible how a technical image like this can open up so many questions about gender and society. Curator: Absolutely. The radiograph allows us to critically examine not just the artwork but the historical context that shaped its creation and reception.