Wallpaper - Old map of Europe, 1570

Our historical Old map of Europe, 1570 wallpaper brings antique cartography to the wall with intricate geographical detail and warm, vintage colour. Created from Abraham Ortelius's landmark renaissance map, the composition pairs soft parchment tones with antique yellow landmasses, verdant green accents, and rich navy blue seas. Decorative historical elements including early typography, a classic compass rose, sailing vessels, sea monsters, and an ornamental cartouche with Europa and the bull enrich every corner. Printed made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, our mural wallpapers bring classic heritage to any room.

In the room

This detailed antique map works exceptionally well as a feature wall in a study, home office, or library. Because the design contains extensive historical text, fine coastlines, and intricate regional divisions, it is best positioned across a wide, relatively uninterrupted wall where the full continental spread can be explored at eye level.

In a living room or formal dining room, the mural provides a refined, conversational backdrop behind a sofa or dining table. The density of the illustration and the deep navy tones of the surrounding seas give it enough presence to anchor larger spaces without overwhelming the architecture. It also sits comfortably in a spacious hallway or guest room where visitors can take in the antique details up close.

Styling it

We recommend balancing the busy linework of the map with clean, solid surfaces and timeless interior pieces.

• Pair the wallpaper with dark wood furniture, such as rich mahogany or walnut desks and shelving, to complement the aged paper tones and traditional cartographic aesthetic.
• Introduce classic leather seating or tailored wool upholstery in deep brown, tan, or muted blue to echo the maritime colour palette.
• Keep wall decor minimal on the mural wall, allowing the historic border and cartouches to act as their own built-in framing.

Colour combinations

The palette of our wallpaper is anchored by warm parchment, soft ochre yellows, and deep navy and indigo blues, with delicate touches of forest green and terracotta along territorial borders.

To create a cohesive interior, we suggest pairing the wallpaper with warm off-white or soft linen tones on adjoining walls and mouldings. For a bolder, heritage-inspired scheme, surrounding woodwork or built-in cabinetry finished in a deep heritage navy or dark moss green draws directly from the maritime and landscape detailing within the map.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, helping to reduce unnecessary excess material.

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and produced on a paper with a subtle physical structure that feels natural on the wall. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, our wall murals offer an accessible way to introduce timeless design into your home.