Intaglio
Printmaking is an artistic technique that involves drawing or carving an image onto a rigid surface, known as a matrix, and then transferring that image onto another surface, usually paper, through a printing process. It is one of the oldest forms of image reproduction.
Main characteristics of printmaking:
Matrix: can be made of metal (such as copper or zinc), wood, linoleum, stone, or even synthetic materials.
Inking: ink is applied to the worked matrix.
Printing: the image is transferred to paper by pressure, using a press or manually.
Multiplicity: allows for multiple copies of the same design, called prints or impressions.
Intaglio is a printmaking technique in which the image is carved or engraved into a surface, usually a metal plate such as copper or zinc. The recessed lines or areas in the plate hold the ink, which is then transferred to paper through pressure. It is the opposite of relief printing, where the raised areas are the ones that get printed.
