Graceful, mysterious, and strangely mesmerizing – jellyfish have fascinated artists and scientists alike for centuries. This collection gathers original antique prints of jellyfish from the 18th and 19th centuries, including rare works by Pierre-Antoine Prêtre and other renowned illustrators of natural history.
These sea creatures, with their flowing tentacles and radiant translucence, offer more than scientific curiosity: they bring a sense of wonder and fluid elegance to any interior space. Whether displayed alone or as part of a marine-themed gallery wall, these historic jellyfish illustrations create a unique visual dialogue between science and art.
Perfect for:
- Adding a refined marine touch to your living space
- Collectors of Natural History Prints and scientific art
- Inspiring interiors in studios, offices, or reading rooms
- Gifting something rare, original, and evocative
Explore the captivating forms and surreal beauty of jellyfish – preserved in these authentic antique prints from the golden age of scientific illustration.
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.
Before Kunstformen der...
A rare curated suite of three original 1879 lithographs by Ernst Haeckel, bringing together medusae later visually echoed in his iconic Kunstformen der Natur. A museum-grade grouping combining scientific beauty, early marine illustration and exceptional decorative presence.
Haeckel Blue Medusae...
A refined pair of original 19th-century jellyfish lithographs by Ernst Haeckel, selected from Das System der Medusen (1879). Rendered in delicate monochrome cyan tones, these scientific plates reveal the hidden geometry of marine life with remarkable decorative elegance. A striking museum-quality ensemble for interiors inspired by science, design and natural history.
Marine Geometry in...
A refined curated diptych of two original 1879 lithographs by Ernst Haeckel from Das System der Medusen, printed in delicate monochromatic green and bearing the plate credit “E. Haeckel del.” Combining marine geometry with scientific precision, these authentic nineteenth-century jellyfish studies create an unusually elegant visual ensemble for collectors, interiors and natural history enthusiasts.
Cubomedusae Anatomy –...
An original 1879 lithograph by Ernst Haeckel from Das System der Medusen, depicting the remarkable anatomy of Cubomedusae (box jellyfish). Combining scientific precision with striking architectural symmetry, this authentic nineteenth-century plate reveals the hidden biological structures behind one of the ocean’s most fascinating marine organisms.
Chirodropus Jellyfish...
An original 1879 lithograph by Ernst Haeckel from Das System der Medusen, depicting the extraordinary anatomy of Chirodropus, one of the most remarkable Cubomedusae. Combining scientific precision, monumental scale and elegant nineteenth-century lithographic craftsmanship, this authentic marine study reveals the hidden architecture of one of nature’s most complex jellyfish forms.