What is engraving?

Engraving is a traditional technique of visual arts that allows the reproduction of images.

Instead of painting with brushes, artists produce images on a flat surface (stone, wood, or metal) called a matrix, creating traces in reliefs or grooves. This surface, after being painted, allows the reproduction of the image on paper.

Engraving is a technique that allows the creation of three-dimensional objects.

Engraving is a technique that involves painting with brushes on a flat surface.