intaglio (n.)

  1. a printing process that uses an etched or engraved plate; the plate is smeared with ink and wiped clean, then the ink left in the recesses makes the print

    [ Syn: intaglio printing , gravure ]

  2. glyptic art consisting of a sunken or depressed engraving or carving on a stone or gem (as opposed to cameo)

    [ Syn: diaglyph ]

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