Painting Teacher Interview Question:

What is echoppe?

Submitted by: Muhammad

A needle that has had its point bevelled to an oval facet that can be used in etching and engraving. It will make lines of varying thicknesses, and with engraving can be used to re-work and expand certain lines. A favourite tool of the 17th century graphic artists such as Jacques Callot (1592-1635).
Submitted by: Muhammad