Ruïnes rond de Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk te Rotterdam c. 1940 - 1945

This photograph, titled "Ruïnes rond de Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk te Rotterdam" by J. Nolte, depicts the devastated landscape of Rotterdam after World War II. The image captures the stark reality of the destruction, focusing on the ruins of the Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk, a prominent church in the city. The photograph showcases the impact of the bombing on the cityscape, with rubble and debris littering the ground and the church's once-majestic structure now reduced to a shell. This poignant image serves as a powerful reminder of the war's destruction and the resilience of the Dutch people.