ALL meanings of craquelure
cra·que·lure
C c - noun craquelure a network of fine cracks on old paintings caused by the deterioration of pigment or varnish 3
- noun craquelure the network of fine cracks found on the surface of some oil paintings, caused primarily by the shrinkage of aging paint, varnish, and ground 3
- noun craquelure crackle (sense 8) crackle (sense 8a) 3
- noun plural craquelure a network of fine cracks or crackles on the surface of a painting, caused chiefly by shrinkage of paint film or varnish. 1
- noun craquelure A network of fine cracks in the paint or varnish of a painting. 1
- noun craquelure (art) The distinctive pattern of hairline cracks in the surface of an old painting. 0