X-radiograph(s) of "Man with Arrow" 

Editor: This is an x-radiograph of "Man with Arrow," attributed to Rogier van der Weyden. It’s fascinating to see beneath the surface. What does this reveal about the construction of the painting? Curator: Well, this X-ray unveils the artist's process. We see the support structure, likely wood panels joined together. The materials used, the way the panel was prepared, and even the presence of the arrow – it all speaks to the artist's labor and the social context surrounding the making of art in that period. Editor: So, the material itself tells a story? Curator: Absolutely. The choice of materials, the method of construction, all reflect the available resources and artistic practices of the time. It blurs the line between the artistic creation and the labor involved. It makes you wonder, doesn't it, about the value placed on the physical making of the art. Editor: It really does. I’ll definitely be thinking about that when I look at paintings from now on.