Wallpaper - Old Map of Lake Como, Rome, Friuli, 1570

Our Old Map of Lake Como, Rome, Friuli, 1570 wallpaper brings three historical views of sixteenth-century Italy together across a structured cartographic layout. The upper portion traces the winding waters of Lake Como framed by mountains and coastal settlements, while the lower sections capture the surrounding landscapes of Rome and Friuli with rolling topography, curving waterways, and fine Latin annotations. Rendered in soft sky blue water, earthy brown landforms, and muted green vegetation, the composition carries the look of an antique Renaissance etching with decorative framing borders. Produced as a made-to-measure, PVC-free wallpaper with a subtle physical structure in the paper, our design adds classical depth and narrative interest to the wall.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well in a dedicated home office, a quiet study, or a home library where the fine cartographic details and historical lettering can be viewed up close. Because the layout is divided into distinct rectangular sections, we recommend hanging it across a primary, relatively uninterrupted wall where the full composition remains clear and uncluttered. In a study, positioning the wallpaper behind a desk or beside low reading chairs allows the geographical linework and Latin text to serve as an engaging backdrop without overwhelming the surrounding room.

Styling it

To complement the classical aesthetic of our map design, we suggest pairing it with furniture that shares its architectural and timeless character. Darker wood tones such as walnut or antique mahogany connect naturally with the earthy pigments and Renaissance character of the print. Keeping larger surrounding pieces understated in their form lets the fine linework and borders take center stage. For lighting, warm directional reading lamps or picture lights help highlight the etched visual texture and delicate topography when daylight begins to fade.

Colour combinations

The palette in our wallpaper centres on soft sky blue for the waterways, surrounded by warm earthy browns, aged parchment tones, and gentle muted greens. When planning adjacent walls and woodwork, warm off-white, light linen tones, or soft biscuit shades create a harmonious, seamless transition that lets the map feel integrated into the architecture. For a bolder, more enveloping atmosphere, drawing on the deeper sky blue or a muted moss green across trim, bookshelves, or surrounding cabinetry anchors the room around the map's historical colors.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed-size rolls.

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure. They are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering reliable solutions suited to different living situations and interior projects.