oct 13, 1611 - Engraving is very similar but more harsh that etching. The process of Engraving the artist will carve an image but however directly onto the metal plate that would also be used in etching, but can only be used the once with this process. Which is then covered in ink or paint then printed onto the page. An artist that used this technique is Albrecht Dürer, he is well known for his work called the "Rhinocervs" where he was given description of a rhino and then guessed as to it's appearance. (Timeline)