ORIGINAL AMSTERDAM CANAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Amsterdam Canal Photography & Wall Art
Discover Amsterdam’s historic canals, bridges, canal houses and reflections as original wall art — from the Prinsengracht and Herengracht to the Keizersgracht, Brouwersgracht and Singel.
THE HEART OF AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam Canal Photography for Your Wall
Amsterdam’s canals have a character all their own: historic façades, arched bridges, houseboats, reflections and constantly changing light.
I photograph these places throughout the seasons, from quiet misty mornings to blue-hour evenings, creating original Amsterdam canal wall art with a strong sense of place. Looking to buy Amsterdam canal prints? Explore original Amsterdam canal photo prints and Amsterdam canal fine art prints for your home, office or interior.
FEATURED CANAL PHOTOGRAPH
Prinsengracht & Westerkerk
The Prinsengracht, Westerkerk and characteristic canal bridge come together in one of my favourite Amsterdam photographs. In black and white, the architecture, reflections and depth of the canal become calm and timeless.
THIS PHOTOGRAPH ON YOUR WALL
Available as an ArtFrame from €161
Other sizes and premium materials are also available.
AMSTERDAM CANALS IN YOUR INTERIOR
Architecture, Reflections and a Sense of Place
Timeless
Amsterdam’s canal houses and bridges give the photography a strong historic character without feeling old-fashioned.
Atmospheric
Water, light and reflections add depth and create a calm visual rhythm.
Recognisably Amsterdam
The canal belt is one of the city’s strongest visual identities and works naturally as Amsterdam wall art.
EXPLORE THE CANAL BELT
Explore the Amsterdam Canal Collections
Each canal has its own atmosphere and architecture. Explore the individual collections and discover the Amsterdam photograph that best suits your wall.
Prinsengracht
Amsterdam’s best-known canal, with historic bridges, elegant canal houses and the iconic Westerkerk.
Keizersgracht
A spacious and elegant canal with graceful bridges and distinctive Golden Age architecture.
Herengracht
Grand canal houses, stately mansions and some of Amsterdam’s finest historic architecture.
Brouwersgracht
Historic warehouses, charming bridges and one of Amsterdam’s most atmospheric canal settings.
Singel
One of Amsterdam’s oldest canals, combining historic bridges, houseboats and authentic city charm.
Black & White Canals
Timeless Amsterdam canal photography with bridges, historic architecture and graphic contrast.
CHOOSE YOUR PRESENTATION
From Large Canal Wall Art to Framed Photography
Large Amsterdam Wall Art
Canal views work particularly well at a larger scale, where reflections, architecture and depth can become a strong focal point.
Framed Amsterdam Photography
A framed photo print gives Amsterdam canal photography a refined, finished presentation for living rooms, offices and classic interiors.
AMSTERDAM CANALS AT FULL SCALE
Turn an Amsterdam Canal into a Feature Wall
Many Amsterdam canal photographs can also be produced as made-to-measure wall murals or photo wallpaper, allowing a canal view to fill an entire wall.
DIFFERENT MOODS OF THE CANALS
From Blue Hour to Black & White
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Amsterdam canals are included?
The collections include the Prinsengracht, Herengracht, Keizersgracht, Brouwersgracht and Singel, together with other canal locations throughout Amsterdam.
Can I order Amsterdam canal photography in a large size?
Yes. Many canal photographs are available in generous formats. Maximum dimensions depend on the selected photograph and material.
Can Amsterdam canal photography be framed?
Many works are available as framed photo prints as well as on ArtFrame, aluminium, acrylic and other premium wall-art materials.
Are the canal photographs also available as wall murals?
Yes. Many Amsterdam photographs can be produced as made-to-measure wall murals or photo wallpaper for a complete feature wall.
CONTINUE EXPLORING
More Amsterdam Photography
Amsterdam at Night
Discover illuminated canals, bridges and reflections after sunset and during blue hour.
Amsterdam in Colour
Explore Amsterdam’s canals, façades and reflections in natural colour.
Amsterdam Skyline
Discover rooftops, city views and the wider Amsterdam skyline.
ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER
Photography by an Amsterdam-Born Photographer
Peter Bartelings is an Amsterdam-born photographer with a lifelong connection to the city. He photographs Amsterdam’s canals throughout the seasons and at different times of day, looking for calm compositions, changing light and reflections.
Every photograph on FotoAmsterdam has been personally captured, edited and carefully selected for his collection of original Amsterdam wall art and fine art photography.
MUST SEE AMSTERDAM
Discover the City Behind the Photographs
Want to know where the photographs were taken? In the Must See Amsterdam Guide you can discover the canals, bridges, neighbourhoods and remarkable locations behind my Amsterdam photography.