X-radiograph(s) of "Christ with a Cross and Virgin and Child" Possibly 2 - 4

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Christ with a Cross and Virgin and Child" after Jan Gossaert. Seeing the skeletal structure of these paintings is fascinating! What can these radiographs reveal about the artist's process and the materials they used? Curator: The radiographic images here expose the labour inherent in creating these panels. We see the support structure, the layered application of materials, and the artist's corrections. It makes you wonder about the cost of these materials and who had access to them. Editor: That's a good point. I never thought about the economic aspect of art production. Curator: Indeed, thinking about these images through a materialist lens highlights the socioeconomic conditions in which these artworks were produced. It changes our understanding of art history, wouldn’t you agree? Editor: Absolutely! It adds another layer of understanding. Thanks for sharing!