Meaning of the word intaglio in English

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intaglio

US /ɪnˈtæl.joʊ/

UK /ɪnˈtɑːl.i.əʊ/

a design incised or engraved into a material

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The artist created a beautiful intaglio on the gemstone.

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Ancient Roman seals often featured intricate intaglio designs.

Synonym:

engraving carving incision etching gravure

a printing process in which the image is incised into a surface and the incised line or sunken area holds the ink

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The old master prints were made using the intaglio method.

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Intaglio printing allows for fine detail and rich tonal qualities.

Synonym:

gravure printing recessed printing