Intaglio: meaning, definitions and examples

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intaglio

[ ɪnˈtæl.i.oʊ ]

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art

A design engraved or etched into a material, especially a gemstone or plate for printing.

Synonyms

engraving, etching, incision

Examples of usage

The artist created a beautiful intaglio on the silver plate.
She admired the intricate intaglio on the diamond.

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jewelry

A piece of jewelry with a design carved into the surface rather than raised.

Synonyms

cameo, cameo carving, carving

Examples of usage

She wore an elegant intaglio necklace to the gala.
The ring featured a stunning intaglio of a mythological figure.

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art

To engrave or carve a design into a material.

Synonyms

engrave, etch, incise

Examples of usage

The artist intaglioed the intricate pattern onto the metal.
He intaglioed the image onto the gemstone with precision.

Translations

Translations of the word "intaglio" in other languages:

🇵🇹 intaglio

🇮🇳 इंटाग्लियो

🇩🇪 Tiefdruck

🇮🇩 intaglio

🇺🇦 інтагліо

🇵🇱 druk wklęsły

🇯🇵 凹版

🇫🇷 intaille

🇪🇸 intaglio

🇹🇷 gravür

🇰🇷 인트랄리오

🇸🇦 نقش غائر

🇨🇿 hlubotisk

🇸🇰 hĺbkotlač

🇨🇳 凹版印刷

🇸🇮 globoki tisk

🇮🇸 dýpt

🇰🇿 терең баспа

🇬🇪 ინტალიო

🇦🇿 intaglio

🇲🇽 intaglio

Word origin

The term 'intaglio' originated from the Italian word 'intagliare,' meaning 'to engrave.' Intaglio techniques have been used for centuries in art, jewelry, and printing. The art of intaglio engraving on gemstones dates back to ancient civilizations like the Greeks and Romans, who carved intricate designs into precious stones. In the world of printing, intaglio refers to the process of incising an image into a surface to create prints. The beauty and precision of intaglio work have made it a timeless art form.