1. relating to or involving the art of working in metal by embossing, chasing, or engraving
Usage: art history; technical

Examples

• The museum’s toreutic collection featured ancient Greek silver vessels.
• She studied toreutic techniques used by Renaissance craftsmen.
• The toreutic art of the Romans influenced later European metalwork.
• His toreutic skills were evident in the intricate bronze reliefs.
• The workshop focused on traditional toreutic methods of decoration.