What is Intaglio? An In-Depth Look at the “White on Red” Art of Seal Engraving
When admiring a Chinese seal, have you ever been captivated by two distinctly different visual effects? One features striking, prominent red characters, while the other presents subtle, reserved white characters, akin to openwork carvings on red silk. The latter is the highly captivating intaglio technique in seal engraving. So, what is intaglio? What makes it unique? This article…