intaglio

noun

in·ta·glio in-ˈtal-(ˌ)yō How to pronounce intaglio (audio)

-ˈtäl-

-ˈta-glē-ˌō,

-ˈtä-

plural intaglios

: an engraving or incised figure in stone or other hard material depressed below the surface so that an impression from the design yields an image in relief

: the art or process of executing intaglios

: printing (as in die stamping and gravure) done from a plate in which the image is sunk below the surface

: something (such as a gem) carved in intaglio

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Engraved or incised work where the design is sunk into the surface is called intaglio, and is the opposite of cameo, where the design is in relief. Intaglio designs are made on gemstones, glass, ceramics, stone, or similar material. It is the most ancient form of gem engraving: the earliest known Babylonian cylinder seals date from c. 4000 bce. The term intaglio is also used to describe printmaking processes in which the design is cut, scratched, or etched into a printmaking surface of copper, zinc, or aluminum; ink is then rubbed into the incisions or grooves, the surface wiped clean, and the paper is embossed into the incised lines with pressure from a roller press. Intaglio processes are the most versatile of printmaking methods, as they can produce a wide range of effects.

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Recent Examples on the Web Other fanciful reverse intaglio painted pieces encased in clear rock crystal include the ‘Whales in Wonderland’ necklace.

Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 1 July 2022 The common 19th-century process involved etching a 3D design into a thin sheet of translucent wax or porcelain using traditional relief and intaglio printmaking techniques.

Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 31 Aug. 2022 The motif took several days to complete, using the intaglio technique, according to Lange.

Carol Besler, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2022 L'Amour Cupid is cast from a glass intaglio in 18K gold and set in a one-of-a-kind bezel.

Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2022 This association is present in the smallest of details on both tiaras -- namely the cameo and intaglio portraits of classical deities and ancient figures that Napoleon and Joséphine often wore, including on the former's coronation crown.

CNN, 3 Nov. 2021 While the inventories of Joséphine’s jewels list numerous examples of her cameo and intaglio jewelry, there are few details of the contents.

Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2021 The gold seal matrix dates to between 1250 and 1350 A.D. and boasts a Roman intaglio engraved with an elephant.

David Kindy, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 May 2021 Instead of resting flat, the object’s back has an uneven surface, with a hole exposing the reverse of the intaglio.

David Kindy, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 May 2021 See More

单词	intaglio
释义	intaglio noun in·ta·glio in-ˈtal-(ˌ)yō -ˈtäl- -ˈta-glē-ˌō, -ˈtä- plural intaglios 1 a : an engraving or incised figure in stone or other hard material depressed below the surface so that an impression from the design yields an image in relief b : the art or process of executing intaglios c : printing (as in die stamping and gravure) done from a plate in which the image is sunk below the surface 2 : something (such as a gem) carved in intaglio Illustration of intaglio intaglio 1a Did you know? Engraved or incised work where the design is sunk into the surface is called intaglio, and is the opposite of cameo, where the design is in relief. Intaglio designs are made on gemstones, glass, ceramics, stone, or similar material. It is the most ancient form of gem engraving: the earliest known Babylonian cylinder seals date from c. 4000 bce. The term intaglio is also used to describe printmaking processes in which the design is cut, scratched, or etched into a printmaking surface of copper, zinc, or aluminum; ink is then rubbed into the incisions or grooves, the surface wiped clean, and the paper is embossed into the incised lines with pressure from a roller press. Intaglio processes are the most versatile of printmaking methods, as they can produce a wide range of effects. Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Other fanciful reverse intaglio painted pieces encased in clear rock crystal include the ‘Whales in Wonderland’ necklace. Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 1 July 2022 The common 19th-century process involved etching a 3D design into a thin sheet of translucent wax or porcelain using traditional relief and intaglio printmaking techniques. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 31 Aug. 2022 The motif took several days to complete, using the intaglio technique, according to Lange. Carol Besler, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2022 L'Amour Cupid is cast from a glass intaglio in 18K gold and set in a one-of-a-kind bezel. Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2022 This association is present in the smallest of details on both tiaras -- namely the cameo and intaglio portraits of classical deities and ancient figures that Napoleon and Joséphine often wore, including on the former's coronation crown. CNN, 3 Nov. 2021 While the inventories of Joséphine’s jewels list numerous examples of her cameo and intaglio jewelry, there are few details of the contents. Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2021 The gold seal matrix dates to between 1250 and 1350 A.D. and boasts a Roman intaglio engraved with an elephant. David Kindy, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 May 2021 Instead of resting flat, the object’s back has an uneven surface, with a hole exposing the reverse of the intaglio. David Kindy, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 May 2021 See More Word History Etymology Italian, from intagliare to engrave, cut, from Medieval Latin intaliare, from Latin in- + Late Latin taliare to cut — more at tailor First Known Use 1644, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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intaglio

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