Prêtre Sea Life

Pierre-Antoine Prêtre, one of the most refined scientific illustrators of the 19th century, brought to life the intricate anatomy of marine species through precise and elegant engravings.

This collection features original plates of jellyfish, starfish, and other mysterious sea creatures published in the Dizionario di Scienze Naturali.

Each print is a testament to Enlightenment-era natural science and a perfect decorative accent for interior lovers, collectors, and academics alike.

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Moon Jellyfish Aurelia – Hand-colored Jellyfish Engraving | Prantique
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€135.00

Hand-colored engraving of Aurelia crenulata, with detailed anatomical illustrations. 

Cube Jellyfish -  Hand-colored Engraving | Prantique
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€135.00

Three jellyfish species illustrated in fine hand-colored lithography by Prêtre. 

Naked-eye Medusa – Rare Jellyfish Hand Colored Engraving | Prantique
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€145.00

Trio of rare jellyfish types in soft tones, hand-colored lithograph by Prêtre. 

Disc – Jellyfish Scientific Print | Prantique
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€135.00

Delicate blue-toned depiction of Eudora ondulosa from three perspectives. 

Blue Botton Jellyfih – Antique Jellyfish Engraving by Prêtre | Prantique
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€130.00

Antique illustration of the jellyfish Porpita capelluta and Porpita glandifera, from the Dizionario di Scienze Naturali. 

Aurelia labiata – Antique Moon Jellyfish Print by Prêtre | Prantique
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€125.00

Hand-colored engraving of the moon jellyfish Aurelia labiata, drawn by Prêtre for a 19th-century zoological publication. 

Obelia Jellyfish – Antique Jellyfish Engraving by Prêtre | Prantique
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€135.00

Scientific engraving of Cassiopea, Melicerta and Obelia jellyfish from the Dizionario di Scienze Naturali.

Starfish Seastar – Anatomy | Prantique
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€95.00

Original antique illustration of the anatomy of a starfish (Asterias), upper and lower view. 

Starfish Seastar-brittle-star – Ofiura | Prantique
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€95.00

Antique print of Ophiura annulosa (brittle star) with anatomical details from a 19th-century zoological dictionary. 

Featherstar--Antique-Hand Colored Engraving | Prantique
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€95.00

Rare 19th-century print of the feather star Comatula of the Adeona, with anatomical details. 

Euryale asperrima - Feather star antique engraving by Prêtre
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€110.00

Antique engraving of a delicate feather star, vividly colored and highly detailed.

Encrinus liliiformis - Antique crinoid engraving by Prêtre
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€120.00

Elegant antique depiction of a crinoid with anatomical studies and fine detailing.