Intaglio
An image or tonal area is printed from lines or textures scratched
or etched into a metal plate. The plate is inked, wiped, and run
through a press with moistened paper, which is forced down into
the inked recessions, thus transferring a reversed image. Types
of intaglio include etching, engraving, drypoint, mezzotint, and
aquatint. Traditional etching requires exposure to toxic chemicals
and materials. The recent development of non-toxic chemical etchants
by Friedhard Kiebeken has greatly increased the safety of intaglio.
Types of Intaglio
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