X-radiograph(s) of "Noli me Tangere" 

Editor: Here we have an x-radiograph of "Noli me Tangere" by Fra Bartolommeo della Porta. It's like seeing the painting's skeleton! What can this reveal to us about the artist's process or even its cultural context? Curator: The x-radiograph lays bare the material conditions and choices embedded within the work. What does it tell us about the artist's relationship to their materials, and what socio-economic factors might have influenced those choices? Consider also the ethics of revealing this hidden layer of the painting. Editor: That's fascinating. So, it's not just about the artist, but also about the systems that supported them? Curator: Exactly. It pushes us to question power structures in the art world, and to see the artwork as a product of collective effort and historical forces, not solely individual genius. Editor: I see what you mean, this makes me think about preservation too! Curator: Indeed. It challenges our traditional notions of authorship and value.