basso-relievo

American  

[bas-oh-ri-lee-voh] / ˈbæs oʊ rɪˈli voʊ /

noun

plural

basso-relievos

1. bas-relief.

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Etymology

Origin of basso-relievo

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

Example Sentences

When they were outside the church Corinne pointed out to Nelville Ovid's Metamorphoses, which were represented on the gates in basso-relievo.

From Corinne, Volume 1 (of 2) Or Italy by Greig, R. S.

The basso-relievo on the south front represents Cæsar's conquest of the Allobroges, and the capture of the daughter of Orgetorix, one of the most powerful men of the country, and instigator of the war.

From The Idler in France by Blessington, Marguerite, Countess of

South of this is a series of buildings, called Cumberland Terrace, raised from the designs of Mr. Nash, which is abundantly adorned with columns, arches, statues, and basso-relievo.

From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 361, Supplementary Issue (1829) by Various

On the die of the pedestal which supports the hero's statue are figures in basso-relievo, representing the Frozen Ocean, the German Ocean, the Nile, and the Mediterranean.

From Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Saint Paul An Account of the Old and New Buildings with a Short Historical Sketch by Dimock, Arthur

Between the capitals are heads, and emblems of commerce in basso-relievo; and on the pediment of the grand front is a noble piece of sculpture representing Commerce committing her treasures to the race of Neptune.

From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 270, August 25, 1827 by Various