basso-relievo

[bas-oh-ri-lee-voh]

noun, plural bas·so-re·lie·vos.

Origin of basso-relievo

First recorded in 1660–70, basso-relievo is from the Italian word basso rilievo low relief

He was required to compose a basso-relievo for the duke's private cabinet.
Visits and Sketches at Home and Abroad with Tales and Miscellanies Now First Collected
Anna Jameson
The machines that were employed to raise it are represented upon it in basso-relievo.
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction, No. 487
Various
Directly over the door is a basso-relievo of two enormous gridirons, in stone.
The Book of Curiosities
I. Platts
Cibber carved a basso-relievo on one side, representing King Charles in a Roman costume, protecting the ruined city.
Sir Christopher Wren
Lucy Phillimore
Filippo next turned his attention to sculpture, and executed works in basso-relievo, which showed an extraordinary genius.
Anecdotes of Painters, Engravers, Sculptors and Architects and Curiosities of Art (Vol. 3 of 3)
S. Spooner