Description
A reverse image cut into a flat, hard surface, usually metal or wood, which is then inked and printed onto paper. Engraving techniques were developed in the early 15th century in Germany and northern Italy.
See line engraving and stipple engraving
Synonyms and Related Terms
graveerkunst (Ned.); gravure (Ned., Fr.); plaat (Ned.); Gravur (Deut.); Stich (Deut.); incisione (It.); grabado (Esp.); gravyr (Sven.)
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Last updated on: 3/19/2007 8:33:19 AM
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