Binnen-Amstel met schutsluizen, gezien vanaf het dak van het Amstel Hotel naar het noorden, Amsterdam before 1894

This black and white photograph, titled "Binnen-Amstel met schutsluizen, gezien vanaf het dak van het Amstel Hotel naar het noorden, Amsterdam" by Gerrit Hendricus Heinen, captures a panoramic view of Amsterdam's cityscape. Taken before 1894, the photograph showcases the Binnen-Amstel canal, the Amstel Hotel, and the city's bustling harbor activities. The perspective from the hotel roof provides a unique bird's-eye view of the city's waterways and surrounding buildings, highlighting the intricate network of canals that define Amsterdam's urban landscape. Heinen's meticulous attention to detail, capturing the intricate details of the canal and its surrounding architecture, reveals his skill as a photographer and his fascination with the urban environment.