X-radiograph(s) of "Gold Weigher" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Gold Weigher" by Adriaen Isenbrant. It's fascinating how the X-ray reveals what lies beneath the surface! What can we learn about artistic production from this process? Curator: Precisely! This isn't just about seeing "through" the painting, but about understanding the labor and materials involved in its creation. What does the radiographic image tell us about Isenbrant's process? Does it reveal underdrawings, alterations, or the layering of paint that speaks to the economic realities of artmaking at the time? Editor: It seems like there are different layers, perhaps indicating revisions. So, this technique gives us insight into the artist's labor? Curator: Exactly! It allows us to consider the social context of artistic production. How does this method challenge traditional notions of artistic genius and originality, and emphasize the means of production? Editor: That’s a completely new way of thinking about art for me. I see it now! Curator: Wonderful. It's all about understanding art as a product of labor and materials.