Jellyfish – Antique Sea Life Prints

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.

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Moon Jellyfish Aurelia – Hand-colored Jellyfish Engraving | Prantique
  • New

€135.00

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

Cube Jellyfish -  Hand-colored Engraving | Prantique
  • New

€135.00

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

Naked-eye Medusa – Rare Jellyfish Hand Colored Engraving | Prantique
  • New

€145.00

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

Disc – Jellyfish Scientific Print | Prantique
  • New

€135.00

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

Blue Botton Jellyfih – Antique Jellyfish Engraving by Prêtre | Prantique
  • New

€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
  • New

€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
  • New

€135.00

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