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historical examples

alto-relievo, figures carved out of a tablet so as to project at least one half from its surface.
the nuttall encyclopaedia edited by rev. james wood

did you see his alto-relievo of a druid’s head in the art club?
the incendiary w. a. (william augustine) leahy

above is an alto-relievo subject of the slaughter of the innocents.
the churches of paris s. sophia beale

both tombs are elaborately carved, the medallions in alto-relievo being of very delicate work.
cathedral cities of spain william wiehe collins

in the centre of the attica stands a figure of minerva in alto-relievo, with spear, helmet, and shield.
old rome robert burn

against the pillars that support these arches, were affixed whole-length figures, or cariatides, in alto-relievo.
account of a tour in normandy, vol. ii. (of 2) dawson turner

this is a female figure in alto-relievo on the wall, somewhat above and in front of him.
homes and haunts of the most eminent british poets, vol. i (of 2) william howitt

we p-ss through a vestibule between polished granite monoliths, or adorned with choice marble sculpture in alto-relievo.
personal recollections of birmingham and birmingham men e. edwards

the small detached chapel dedicated to st.-hubert is much admired for its sculptural embellishments in alto-relievo.
memoranda on tours, touraine and central france. j. h. holdsworth

the twelve busts in alto-relievo surround it like a beautiful wreath.
tour in england, ireland, and france, in the years 1826, 1827, 1828 and 1829. hermann pckler-muskau

noun (pl) -vos
another name for high relief