meaning of intaglio
1. A cutting or engraving; a figure cut into something, as a gem, so as to make a design depressed below the surface of the material; hence, anything so carved or impressed, as a gem, matrix, etc. ; -- opposed to cameo. Also used adjectively.
2. glyptic art consisting of a sunken or depressed engraving or carving on a stone or gem as opposed to cameo
Related Words
intaglio | intaglio printing |
