X-radiograph(s) of "St. Sebastian" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "St. Sebastian" after Perugino. It seems to show layers and repairs. How do you interpret what we're seeing here? Curator: As a materialist, I see the radiography as a key to understanding the physical life of the artwork. The x-ray reveals the materials and their distribution. We need to consider the social conditions around its making: the availability of pigments, the workshop practices, and the economy of art production at the time. Editor: So, the image becomes a historical record of its creation? Curator: Precisely. It challenges our traditional view of the artwork by focusing on its material reality and historical processes. Editor: It’s like archaeology of artmaking! I now see it's not just about the aesthetic. Curator: Indeed. We gain insights into the labor, materials, and consumption surrounding "St. Sebastian".