Savgravírozási

Savgravírozási refers to a traditional printmaking technique where an image is incised into a metal plate, typically copper or zinc, using a burin or a graver. This tool is a sharp, pointed instrument with a handle, used to cut away fine lines and areas of metal. The artist creates the image by making a series of cuts of varying depth and width, which will hold ink. Unlike etching, which uses acid to bite into the plate, engraving is a subtractive process achieved through direct physical manipulation of the metal. The pressure applied to the burin and the angle of the cut influence the thickness and darkness of the printed line. Once the plate is engraved, it is inked, and the excess ink is wiped away, leaving ink only in the incised lines. Paper is then pressed against the inked plate, transferring the image. This method allows for precise control over line work, resulting in prints with sharp, delicate lines and a distinctive tonal quality. Historically, savgravírozási was widely used for reproducing artworks, maps, and illustrations before the advent of photography.