X-radiograph(s) of "Young Boy" 

Curator: This is an X-radiograph of "Young Boy," a painting attributed to Caravaggio. Isn’t it haunting? Like a ghostly presence revealed. Editor: It’s striking how this process highlights the materiality of art production. Look at the canvas weave, the structural support; it's the artist's process laid bare. Curator: Yes, it pulls back the curtain. You can see the underpainting, the layers, almost feel Caravaggio’s hand at work. It’s like peeking into his mind. Editor: For me, it’s less about the artist's mind and more about the social conditions of art creation. Who prepared the canvas? What pigments were available? These are the questions I ask. Curator: Still, it’s evocative. The play of light and shadow, even in this grayscale, hints at the drama of the original. Editor: Indeed. By examining the hidden layers, we also uncover art history’s broader material and economic systems. Fascinating. Curator: A true revelation.