X-radiograph(s) of "A Saint" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "A Saint," potentially by Giovanni Bellini. It's fascinating to see beneath the surface of the painting. What insights can we glean about the artist's process from this kind of view? Curator: This radiograph allows us to examine the material construction of the painting itself. We can see the layering of paint, the support structure, and any changes the artist made during its creation. How does this method of production influence our perception of the final artwork? Editor: It makes me think about the labor involved, the physical act of painting and layering materials. Curator: Exactly! And considering the economic conditions of the time, what does this reveal about the value placed on artistic production and the materials available to Bellini, or the artist? Perhaps this image transforms our understanding of "A Saint" from a devotional image into a constructed object? Editor: That's a perspective shift I hadn't considered! Thanks!