Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a style of painting or art that is fantastical and grotesque, often found in Italian art, particularly in the 17th and 18th centuries

“The grottesco style of Baroque art was known for its dramatic and fantastical depictions of mythological scenes.”

2. noun

a style of painting or art that is characterized by fantastical and grotesque depictions of mythological scenes

“The museum features an impressive collection of grottesco paintings from the Baroque period.”