More Than Art

More than Art – Antique Prints That Inspire | Prantique

More Than Art – Beyond Beauty, Into Knowledge

Discover a curated selection of original antique prints that go beyond decoration.

In the More than Art collection, each piece is a conversation between science, aesthetics, and the culture of curiosity. These engravings, lithographs and illustrations were not created merely to adorn – they were born to educate, inspire, and document. From entomological plates to botanical wonders and early zoological studies, these works retain the depth of their origins while offering timeless visual power.

Whether you're a collector, a designer, or someone seeking refined elements for your living space, here you'll find images that invite both beauty and meaning into your environment.

Authentic. Historic. Transformative.

Welcome to a place where every print tells a story – and becomes part of yours.

Subcategories

  • Botanical Prints
  • Birds & Zoology

    Birds & Zoology – Antique Prints from the Natural World

    The Birds & Zoology collection celebrates the beauty, diversity and elegance of the animal world as seen through the eyes of naturalists, explorers and scientific illustrators of the past.

    From the soaring precision of 19th-century bird illustrations to rare portrayals of mammals in early zoological studies, each print offers a window into how knowledge was recorded and shared – with grace and accuracy.

    This category includes original hand-colored engravings and lithographs drawn from major ornithological and zoological works folios of the Enlightenment.

    Ideal for collectors, natural history lovers, or those seeking distinguished pieces of interior decor rooted in scientific legacy.

  • Sea Creatures
  • Entomology Butterflies

    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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Coffea arabica – Botanical Print by Turpin | Prantique
  • New

€130.00

Botanical plate of Coffea arabica with vivid red berries and detailed floral structure.

Tree Peony – Paeonia moutan – Pancrace Bessa Botanical Print
  • New

€420.00

Tree Peony Pivoine moutan Original hand-colored botanical engraving by Pancrace Bessa. 

Mespilus prunifolia — Botanical Print by Redouté
  • New

€2,370.00

Original botanical engraving of Mespilus prunifolia by Redouté. Elegant branch and fruit, perfect for refined interiors. 

Jacob L'Admiral Rose Chafer Beetle upon Tulip
  • New

€390.00

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

Original print of Sulphur-crested Cockatoo by Roland Green Original print of Sulphur-crested Cockatoo by Roland Green
  • New

€215.00

Antique lithograph of the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo by Roland Green, hand-colored.

Thea bohea – Botanical Print by Turpin | Prantique
  • New

€130.00

Delicate and detailed illustration of the tea plant, with floral and seed elements beautifully depicted.

Hundred-petaled Rose – Rosa centifolia – Pancrace Bessa Botanical Print
  • New

€390.00

Hundred-petaled Rose Rose à cent feuilles Original hand-colored botanical engraving by Pancrace Bessa. 

Cerasus — Cherry Botanical Print by Redouté
  • New

€2,480.00

Rare Redouté botanical engraving of the cherry tree (Cerasus). Vivid red fruits and blossoms in exquisite detail. 

Jacob L’Admiral – Lymantria dispar  on Malus
  • New

€390.00

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

Tuber cibarium – Truffle Botanical Plate by Turpin | Prantique
  • New

€160.00

Unusual and fascinating botanical study of truffle morphology, rich in scientific detail. 

French Rose – Rosa gallica – Pancrace Bessa Botanical Print
  • New

€410.00

French Rose Rosier de France Original hand-colored botanical engraving by Pancrace Bessa. 

Pyrus communis — Antique Pear Botanical by Redouté
  • New

€2,440.00

Charming pear study by Redouté, showing delicate blossom and ripening fruit. Balanced and refined.