1. (

• intaglio_printing ,
• intaglio ,
• gravure

) a printing process that uses an etched or engraved plate; the plate is smeared with ink and wiped clean, then the ink left in the recesses makes the print ;

2. (

• intaglio ,
• diaglyph

) glyptic art consisting of a sunken or depressed engraving or carving on a stone or gem (as opposed to cameo) ;