X-radiograph(s) of "Christ Crowned" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Christ Crowned" by Hans Memling. It's not what I expected. It's like seeing the skeleton of the artwork. What does this reveal about the work beyond the surface? Curator: This radiographic image speaks volumes about the artist's process, doesn't it? The layered materials, the construction techniques – it's about labor and decisions in creation. Consider the materiality of the original painting: pigments, grounds, supports. This image reverses that, showing us densities and voids, the hidden labor involved. Editor: So it's not about the final image but about the making of it? Curator: Precisely. This x-ray is a testament to the work and social conditions that shaped the artwork. Editor: That’s a whole new way to appreciate the art!