engraver

Noun
  1. A skilled worker who can inscribe designs or writing onto a surface by carving or etching (synset 110077963)
    is a type of: skilled worker, skilled workman, trained worker - a worker who has acquired special skills
    subtypes: lapidary, lapidist - a skilled worker who cuts and engraves precious stones
    specific instances:
    • albrecht durer, durer - a leading German painter and engraver of the Renaissance (1471-1528)
    • hogarth, william hogarth - English artist noted for a series of engravings that satirized the affectations of his time (1697-1764)
    • hans holbein, holbein, holbein the younger - German painter and engraver noted for his portraits; he was commissioned by Henry VIII to provide portraits of the English king's prospective brides (1497-1543)
    • andrea mantegna, mantegna - Italian painter and engraver noted for his frescoes (1431-1506)
  2. A printmaker who prints from an engraved printing plate (synset 110077835)
    is a type of: graphic artist, printmaker - an artist who designs and makes prints

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