intaglio

• Sustantivo que designa una técnica de impresión en la que la tinta se transfiere desde las zonas hundidas de una plancha grabada o acidada, o bien una forma de arte glíptico con talla incisa en piedra o gema.

A noun referring to a printing technique where ink is transferred from recessed areas of an etched or engraved plate, or to a form of glyptic art featuring a sunken carving on a stone or gem.

1. Printing processC1formalart

   A printing technique where an image is incised into a surface, and the incised line or sunken area holds the ink.

   Huecograbado

   • The artist used intaglio to create detailed prints.
   • Intaglio printing is known for its rich, deep lines.
   • The museum displayed a collection of intaglio engravings.

   Sinónimosgravurephotogravurerotogravure

   Antónimosletterpressrelief

2. Engraved gem or stoneC1formalart

   A design carved into a gemstone or other hard material, creating a sunken relief.

   Gema o piedra tallada en hueco

   • The ancient ring featured an intaglio of a lion.
   • Collectors value intaglio gems for their intricate detail.
   • The intaglio on the seal was used to stamp documents.

   Sinónimosdiaglyph