Few natural forms feel as effortlessly decorative as the sea star, and this plate gathers a constellation of them in deep reds, ochres and warm browns. Ernst Haeckel arranged the starfish with his characteristic eye for symmetry — each five-armed body radiating from the centre like a hand-drawn mandala, surrounded by smaller species that fill the composition with rhythm and balance.

The illustration comes from Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature), the landmark series in which Haeckel — the zoologist who gave us the word "ecology" — turned scientific observation into ornament. His echinoderm studies are among the most graphic of the whole collection: bold radial geometry that reads beautifully from across a room yet rewards a close look at the fine stippling and texture of each arm.

On the wall, this print brings warmth and movement. It suits a living room or hallway where the earthy palette can pick up wood, terracotta or rattan tones, and it pairs naturally with other marine motifs for a gallery wall of ocean life. In a study or bedroom, a single framed starfish plate becomes a quiet, grown-up nod to the sea — far removed from seaside cliché.

Printed on museum-quality matte paper with rich, archival colour and a soft, glare-free finish, available in 30×40, 50×70 and 70×100 cm, with or without a frame. A piece of natural history that doubles as timeless wall art.