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.
Moon Jellyfish...
Hand-colored engraving of Aurelia crenulata, with detailed anatomical illustrations.
Cube Jellyfish...
Three jellyfish species illustrated in fine hand-colored lithography by Prêtre.
Naked-eye Medusa (*...
Trio of rare jellyfish types in soft tones, hand-colored lithograph by Prêtre.
Disc Jellyfish (*Eudra...
Delicate blue-toned depiction of Eudora ondulosa from three perspectives.
Blue Botton Jellyfish...
Antique illustration of the jellyfish Porpita capelluta and Porpita glandifera, from the Dizionario di Scienze Naturali.
Moon Jellyifsh...
Hand-colored engraving of the moon jellyfish Aurelia labiata, drawn by Prêtre for a 19th-century zoological publication.
Cassiopea...
Scientific engraving of Cassiopea, Melicerta and Obelia jellyfish from the Dizionario di Scienze Naturali.
Starfish Seastar...
Original antique illustration of the anatomy of a starfish (Asterias), upper and lower view.
Brittle Star (*Ophiura...
Antique print of Ophiura annulosa (brittle star) with anatomical details from a 19th-century zoological dictionary.
Featherstar ...
Rare 19th-century print of the feather star Comatula of the Adeona, with anatomical details.
Euryale with bare ribs...
Antique engraving of a delicate feather star, vividly colored and highly detailed.
European Encrinus...
Elegant antique depiction of a crinoid with anatomical studies and fine detailing.