X-radiograph(s) of "Julius II (Titian copy ?)" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Julius II (Titian copy ?)" after Raphael. It’s fascinating to see the layers beneath the surface. What can you tell me about this process? Curator: This radiographic image allows us to investigate the materiality of art production, the underpainting, and the evolution of the artist's process. It's less about Raphael's artistic genius and more about the physical making. What does this reveal about artistic labor and the act of copying? Editor: It highlights the labor and craft that often go unnoticed! I never thought about that. Curator: Exactly! It shifts our focus from the 'aura' of the original to the tangible process of its creation and reproduction, questioning the value we place on authenticity versus material production. Editor: This changes my perception of art history quite a bit. Curator: Indeed.