The engraver is using graving tools to produce the pattern cut into the copper.

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The engraver is using graving tools to produce the pattern cut into the copper.
Engraving a copper plate, a long, slow, skilful process; all the tools of his trade are shown, the most important of which are the gravers. Engravers have been known to hide their signatures in the engraving without permission.