Wallpaper - Old Map of Mediterranean Islands, 1570

Our Old Map of Mediterranean Islands wallpaper brings together historic cartography and detailed renaissance etching from 1570. The composition captures Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily, Crete, and Malta, showing fine coastal outlines, regional place names, and an authentic sailing vessel on the open water. The sea is rendered in rich slate blue with traditional wave line work, balanced by earthy greens and warm beige across the landforms. Produced custom made to your dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design brings character and depth to the wall.

In the room

Because of the intricate geographic detail and the defined sections of each island, we see this working best on an open, relatively uninterrupted wall where the full expanse of the map can be appreciated. In a home office, study, or home library, placing our wall mural behind a desk or alongside open shelving gives the room a collected, heritage feel without overwhelming the space.

The balance between the slate blue sea and earthy land tones means the design has presence without being visually chaotic. In a study with good natural daylight, the finer etched contours and historical lettering remain crisp and legible, while under softer ambient light in the evening, the blue tones become deeper and more enveloping.

Styling it

When styling around this mural wallpaper, we suggest pairing it with furniture that has clean lines or classic proportions to let the cartographic detail take center stage. Warm wood tones such as walnut, teak, or aged oak complement the beige and antique paper tones in the map, grounding the space naturally.

To keep the focus on the artwork, we would keep surrounding textiles relatively quiet. Simple upholstery in muted tones or natural linen shades prevents competing patterns, allowing the historic character of the map to anchor the entire room.

Colour combinations

The design itself is anchored by a backdrop of slate blue waters, complemented by antique beige, parchment tones, and earthy greens within the islands.

To create a cohesive interior, we recommend drawing on these existing shades for adjacent walls and woodwork. A muted slate or dusty grey-blue on surrounding walls can create a seamless, wraparound atmosphere. Alternatively, pairing the mural with warm off-whites, stone, or muted olive greens on trim and cabinetry pulls out the subtle terrestrial details and keeps the room feeling bright and balanced.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. We produce all our wall murals on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers offer flexible decorating options suited to different homes and living situations.