Wallpaper - Old map of Europe, 1570

Our Old map of Europe, 1570 wallpaper brings historical cartography into the home with intricate detail and balanced color. Based on the classic 1570 map by Ortelius, the composition depicts the European continent surrounded by detailed coastlines, antique Latin lettering, a decorative compass rose, and an ornate cartouche framed in red and gold. Deep blue and navy oceans create a strong contrast against warm ochre lands and soft green accents. Like all our mural wallpapers, this design is made to measure to fit your exact wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

This historical map mural works exceptionally well in spaces where you want to encourage curiosity and close appreciation. We see it thriving in a study, home office, library, or living room, where the fine details of the coastline, regional names, and illustrated sea elements can be studied at leisure. Because the composition contains a high density of visual information and geographical storytelling, we recommend placing it on an open, relatively uninterrupted feature wall. Setting it behind a living room sofa, opposite a desk, or along a dedicated library wall allows the full scope of sixteenth-century Europe to unfold without major interruption.

Styling it

To complement the rich historical character of this design, we suggest keeping surrounding furniture grounded and timeless. Dark wood finishes like walnut or antique mahogany harmonize naturally with the aged paper tones and deep ocean shades. Upholstered pieces in muted navy, dark leather, or forest green echo the palette without competing for visual dominance. Keep surrounding wall decor minimal on adjacent walls so the wallpaper remains the primary focal point of the interior.

Colour combinations

The palette of this wallpaper is defined by a deep navy and coastal blue sea, contrasted with warm parchment yellows, aged ochre, soft forest greens, and bright vermilion accents along borders and cartouches. For adjoining painted walls and woodwork, we recommend quiet, warm neutrals such as creamy linen or soft antique white to let the map stand out. For a moodier, heritage-inspired atmosphere, pulling out the dark navy from the ocean or a deep olive from the land contours for adjacent trim and cabinetry creates an enveloping and sophisticated space.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers and wall murals are made to measure based on your unique wall measurements. Producing our wallpapers to order helps reduce unnecessary excess material compared to standard rolls. Every design is printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure, crafted to be straightforward and simple to hang in your home.