Antique Illustrated Map of Tusculum Ceramic Tile | Antique Italian Photo Tile

This ceramic photo tile brings a sliver of 17th‑century Rome into your home. The hand‑colored copperplate engraving of Tusculum/Frascati—reproduced from Giacomo Lauro’s 1622 map—feels like an old atlas page reborn: streets, villas, temples and ruins rendered in crisp, vibrant hues. Hung on a kitchen wall, leaned on a bookshelf, or placed on a mantle, it invites quiet study and sparks conversation. It suits someone who loves history, cartography, or Italian countryside scenes and wants an object that looks lived‑in and studied rather than mass‑produced.
 
On the legend at the bottom of this Lauro plate, the villas/estate complexes called out are:
B — Villa/Palace “Mondragone” (the “sumptuous palace” associated with Pope Paul V)
C — Villa of Cardinal Aldobrandini (Villa Aldobrandini)
E — “Ruffina” Villa of Cardinal Sforza (often written as Villa Rufinella/Ruffinella in other sources)
F — Villa Tusculana (Villa Tuscolana)
G — Villa of Cardinal Borghese (Villa Borghese)
I — Villa of the Duke of Sora
K — Villa of Cardinal Ludovisi, called “Belpoggio”
P — Arigona (an estate/villa name tied in the legend to D. Vareij)
Q — Villa “Acqua Viva” of Cardinal Montalto
R — Villa of the Duke of Altemps
Also listed (not exactly “villas,” but mapped landmarks): A (Tusculum town), D (fountains/waterworks), H (Camaldolese hermitage), and L/M/O (religious sites).
 
Choose glossy or matte to match your room’s light and mood; the faithful full‑color reproduction keeps all the tiny engraving details intact. This tile is a small, tactile way to bring archival charm and a sense of place to housewarmings, study nooks, or any cozy corner that benefits from a map with a story.
 
Product features
- Vibrant, archival full‑color reproduction
- Available glossy or matte finish
- Highly detailed reproduction of 1622 Giacomo Lauro map
 
Care instructions - Wipe the dust off gently with a clean, dry or wet microfiber cloth