A printmaking process in which a tool is called a burin is used to carve into a metal plate, causing impressions to be made in the surface. Ink is passed into the crevices of the plate, and paper is applied. The result is a print with the remarkable details and finely shaded contours.

The question seems to be missing, but based on the information provided, it seems like you might be asking about the specific printmaking process that involves using a burin to carve into a metal plate. This process is known as engraving. Here are the steps involved:

1. Designing: The artist sketches a design on a metal plate. The plate is usually made of copper or zinc.

2. Engraving: The artist then uses a tool called a burin to carve the design into the plate. The burin is a steel rod with a sharp point that is used to incise lines into the metal surface. The depth and width of the lines can vary, allowing for a range of tones in the final print.

3. Inking: Once the design is carved, ink is applied to the plate. The ink is pushed into the carved lines.

4. Wiping: The surface of the plate is then wiped clean, but the ink remains in the carved lines.

5. Printing: A damp piece of paper is placed on top of the plate and then they are both run through a printing press. The pressure from the press pushes the paper into the carved lines, picking up the ink.

6. Drying: The paper is carefully removed and allowed to dry, resulting in a final print with remarkable details and finely shaded contours.

This process can be repeated multiple times to create multiple copies of the same print.