Etching is a printmaking process done on a metal plate, usually copper, by carving out designs on the surface with an acid. The initial stage is to engrave the plate with a drawing and cover it with a material called the ground, which is acid resistant. The plate, after covering, goes into a bath filled with acid. The acid dissolves the covering material, and the drawing gets etched into the surface. These grooves hold ink, which can then be used for printing. Etching appeared in the sixteenth century, but it reached its peak during the Baroque Period in Europe after gaining notoriety through artists like Rembrandt van Rijn and Goya. They expanded their use of this medium and produced works of vastly juxtaposed tonal and textural effects along with expressive intricacies and details which achieved sophistication, making etching not only a simple action but a form of art. The versatility in the processes of etching makes it one of a kind, as others can make use of drypoint etching if sharper lines are preferred, or aquatint for softer tonal shifts. Because of its variety, it has become a source of attraction for various artists throughout different eras and movements, underscoring how appealing and adaptable as it is for print creation.