X-radiograph(s) of "Orpheus on way to Hades" 

Editor: This is an x-radiograph of "Orpheus on his way to Hades" by Nicolas Poussin. It's fascinating to see beneath the surface like this. What can we learn about Poussin's artistic process by looking at the materials this way? Curator: This radiograph allows us to analyze Poussin’s method of production. Notice the texture of the canvas, the density of the paint layers, and the evidence of reworking. How might these material choices and processes reflect the social context of artistic creation in Poussin's time? Editor: So it’s less about the finished image and more about the labor and materials behind it? Curator: Precisely. It makes us consider the economic and social realities of artistic production. Editor: That's a great way to reframe how we look at paintings, thank you. Curator: My pleasure; it’s crucial to look at art from every angle, literally!