Wallpaper - Old Map of Belgium, 1570

Our Old Map of Belgium, 1570 wallpaper brings historic cartography by Ortelius to life on a large scale. The intricate design features carefully drawn coastlines, place names, green forests, and winding rivers across the historic territory of Flanders. Rich blue waters show sailing ships and a classic compass rose, all framed by an ornate blue and gold decorative border. In the corner, a reclining figure with a small animal adds fine Renaissance detail. Printed in earthy brown and caramel tones, this made-to-measure, PVC-free wall mural combines visual depth with timeless character.

In the room

For a design with this degree of detail, we recommend placing it where the map can be viewed up close. It works wonderfully across an accent wall in a study, home office, or library, creating a focused and cultured backdrop. Because the composition functions as one continuous historic panorama rather than a repeating pattern, giving it an uninterrupted wall space allows the full geography and decorative border to be appreciated without tall furniture obscuring the cartography.

Styling it

The historic Renaissance aesthetic and warm brown tones pair naturally with traditional and heritage-inspired interiors. We would combine this wallpaper with warm wood furniture, such as aged oak or rich mahogany, and classic leather seating. To keep the focus on the intricate line work of the map, surrounding decorative pieces and textiles should remain relatively understated, using quiet textures like wool or woven linen.

Colour combinations

The palette of our wallpaper is anchored by warm caramel and earthy brown parchment tones, balanced by deep ocean blue, antique gold in the borders, and subtle forest green details. To complement these shades, we suggest pairing the wallpaper with warm off-whites, soft stone, or muted navy on adjacent walls and woodwork. Deep olive or warm timber tones also echo the historic landscape elements effortlessly.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit the exact dimensions of your wall, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. Every design is PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Our wall murals and mural wallpapers are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering flexible solutions suited to both homeowners and renters.