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Entomology & Butterflies – Antique Insect Prints & Metamorphosis Art | Prantique

The Entomology & Butterflies collection captures the fascination with insects and their delicate transformations, as portrayed in the golden age of natural history.

These original antique prints document the life cycles of butterflies, moths, beetles and other insects in astonishing detail – often shown alongside their host plants, in a visual symphony of science and art.

From Enlightenment-era metamorphosis studies like Jacob L’Admiral’s 1774 engravings, to 19th-century entomological masterpieces, this category is a tribute to observation, precision, and beauty in the smallest of living forms.

For collectors, entomology enthusiasts, or those seeking elegant and meaningful wall art, these works offer timeless visual and intellectual appeal.

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  • Jacob L’Admiral

    Discover the original hand-colored engravings from Nauwkeurige Waarneemingen Omtrent de Veranderingen Van Veele Insekten (1774), a landmark work of Enlightenment entomology by Dutch naturalist Jacob L’Admiral.

    These detailed plates illustrate the full life cycles of butterflies, moths, and beetles in exquisite scientific and artistic harmony, often shown alongside their host plants. Each print is a unique blend of natural history, visual storytelling, and antique decorative art.

    Ideal for collectors and design lovers alike, these engravings are not only scientifically accurate but also remarkably aesthetic — perfect for refined interiors and curated wall displays.

    Learn more in our dedicated blog post.

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Jacob L'Admiral Rose Chafer Beetle upon Tulip

€390.00

Original 1774 engraving by Jacob L'Admiral: Rose Chafer beetle with Pupae Stages and Tulip .

Jacob L’Admiral – Lymantria dispar  on Malus

€390.00

Antique entomological engraving by Jacob L’Admiral, featuring *Lymantria dispar *, and *Malus*.

Jacob L’Admiral – Nannoarctia  Tripartita on Prunus domestica

€380.00

Original 1774 engraving by Jacob LâAdmiral: Swallowtail Butterfly on Thistle. 

Jacob L’Admiral – Polia Nebulosa on Prunus Persica

€390.00

Original 1774 engraving by Jacob L'Admiral: Moths and Larvae on Fruit Tree Branch.

Jacob L’Admiral – Agrotis Ipsilon on Auriculas

€350.00

Original 1774 engraving by Jacob L'Admiral: Early Moth Stage among Willow Leaves. 

Jacob L’Admiral – Sasunaga oenistis on Lychnis Chalcedonica

€340.00

Original 1774 engraving by Jacob L'Admiral: Red Butterflies on Flowering Stem.

Jacob L’Admiral – Aromia Bungii on Tulipa

€370.00

Original 1774 engraving by Jacob L'Admiral: Larvae and Beetles with Ferns.

Jacob L’Admiral – Nymphalis Polychloros on Prunus avium

€360.00

Original 1774 engraving by Jacob L'Admiral: Dark Butterflies with Chrysalis and Buds.

Jacob L’Admiral – Abraxas grossulariata on Ribes

€365.00

Original 1774 engraving by Jacob L'Admiral: Colorful Insects on Flowering Stalk.

Pieris brassicae on Tropaeolum majus – Hand-colored engraving by Jacob L’Admiral (1774)

€370.00

Original 1774 engraving by Jacob L'Admiral: Ornate Butterfly and Metamorphosis Detail.

Silkworm (*Bombyx Mori*) on Mulberry (*Morus alba*) Hand-colored engraving by Jacob L'Admiral (1774)

€280.00
Red Twin-spot Carpet (*Xanthorhoe Spadicearia*) on Mallow (*Malva*) Hand-colored engraving by Jacob L'Admiral (1774)

€380.00