Gezicht op Rotterdam met ruïnes, gezien vanaf het Erasmushuis c. 1940 - 1945

"Gezicht op Rotterdam met ruïnes, gezien vanaf het Erasmushuis" by J. Nolte is a black and white photograph depicting the devastation of Rotterdam in the aftermath of World War II. Taken sometime between 1940 and 1945, the image captures the city's ruins from a high vantage point, showcasing the impact of the German bombing. The photograph provides a stark visual record of the destruction and underscores the human cost of war. The perspective highlights the scale of the destruction and the fragility of urban landscapes.