Remnants of the past in Amsterdam posters
There is this old legend that two fishermen founded the city of Amsterdam, but more officially, it goes back to the 13th
century, where a dam was built in the river Amstel, hence the name. The city developed quite rapidly and after the
conquest of Antwerp by the Spanish in 1685, Amsterdam became the biggest and one of the richest cities of the world. Many
people were also drawn to Amsterdam for its relative religious tolerance, which led to Jews from Spain and Portugal,
Huguenots from France and many economic and religious refugees finding their safety in the confines of the city. The many
influences of these different cultures and the spirit of harmony can be seen and even felt in Amsterdam posters. The 17th
century is considered to be the Golden Age of Amsterdam since its merchants had the largest share in both the Dutch East
India Company and the Dutch West India Company which made them super wealthy for nearly 200 years through the
establishing of trading links all over the world. The reflection of this prosperity can be seen in the construction of
monumental and architectural masterpieces, some of which can still be seen in Amsterdam posters such as Amsterdam The
Netherlands Skyline.
A defining aspect
The population of Amsterdam is around 825,000 and with an estimated 881,000 bikes in Amsterdam, it is absolutely correct
to say there are more bikes in the city than residents! About 70% of citizens are believed to use their bike daily,
meaning that if you do not own a bike, you are practically a weirdo. You can see this in the pieces entitled Bicycle by
the Canal in Amsterdam, a simple but powerful image that shows an everyday scene in Amsterdam, rendered in classic black
and white. This Netherlands poster can make any room pop and add that crucial character in order for the ambiance to be
elevated into something more sophisticated. This trademark of Amsterdam is also imposed upon the tourists, who are always
reminded to double or triple check as Amsterdammers pedal through the city via bicycles at great speed. This peculiar but
healthy obsession can also be seen in Amsterdam posters like the simply titled Amsterdam, a beautiful work of art in an
almost sketch form.
The waterways of Amsterdam posters
Even though Venice is definitely the most well-known canalled city in the world, Amsterdam boasts over 165 canals, about
15 more than Venice. Romantic Bridge Over Canal in Amsterdam features one of these canals in stunning fashion, giving it
that nostalgic vibe with the sepia hues and tones. There are a multitude of Amsterdam posters that shines the spotlight
on these canals, like Romantic Bridge Over Canal in Amsterdam, which can be the ideal decoration tool in a living room or
even bedroom. Amsterdam’s Bridges are another staple of the city, as there are between 1200-1700 bridges in Amsterdam,
while in Venice there are only 409. Check out the Amsterdam poster named Skinny Bridge and Amstel Canal, a piece that can
light up any hallway or even the boardroom in the office.