X-radiograph(s) of "Crucifix" 

Editor: Here we have an X-radiograph of Giotto’s "Crucifix," but without a date. This imaging technique reveals so much about the work's construction. What can we learn from this perspective? Curator: The X-radiograph allows us to focus on the process and materials of Giotto's piece. Look at how the panels are joined. The labor involved, the specific choices in wood and preparation, they all speak to the social context of artistic production at the time. What do you notice about the paint layers? Editor: I see variations in density, suggesting different materials used in the painting process itself. Curator: Exactly. This view challenges our traditional understanding. We can see the labor and materiality, not just the finished image. Editor: It's fascinating to consider art in terms of its construction. Thanks! Curator: A deeper appreciation comes from understanding how things are made.