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.