This wonderful old map of Sicily was originally published in 1640. It was created by Willem Blaeu.
Sicily is located in the Mediterranean Sea and is the largest and most densely populated island in that region. In the past, the island, which is now part of Italy, was conquered by many people, including the Normans, the Arabs, and the Bourbons.
In the 17th century, the region of Sicily was going through many changes, from political to devastating natural disasters. A volcanic eruption occurred on Mount Etna, resulting in massive damage and the destruction of Catania.
This map looks great at all sizes: 12x16in (30.5x41cm), 16x20in (40.5x51cm), 18x24in (45.5x61cm), 24x30in (61x76cm), 32x40in (81.5x102cm), 40x50in (102x127cm), 48x60in (122x153cm) and 56x70in (142x178cm), but it looks even better when printed large.
I can create beautiful, large prints of this map up to 90in (229cm). Please get in touch if you're looking for larger, customised or different framing options.
The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40.5x51cm) version of this map.
The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.
Please note the unframed 24x30in (61x76cm) map has white edges around the map. These edges can help you with framing, or if you don’t need them they are very easy to snip off with scissors. All other maps, including the framed maps, look exactly like the listing images.
If you’re looking for something slightly different, another option would be this amazing map of Sicily by Wilhelm Fritzsche in 1893.
The locations on this map include: Palermo, Catania, Marsala, Messina, Mazara del Vallo, Agrigento, Trapani, Syracuse, Ragusa, Taormina and Mediterranean Sea.
Please contact me to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.
This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving or housewarming gift for someone interested in Sicily or someone who has been to the wonderful island off the coat of Italy.
This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.