👉 Rilievo, also known as a "rifle" or a "slight," is an Italian word that refers to the process of making a sculpture with a small amount of paint. This technique was used for a long time in the Renaissance and Baroque periods, primarily by artists like Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael. Rilievo sculptures often feature intricate details, such as flowers or animals, and are characterized by their use of small brushes to create thin layers of
