Ruïnes aan het Willemsplein te Rotterdam c. 1940 - 1945

"Ruïnes aan het Willemsplein te Rotterdam" is a photograph by J. Nolte that depicts the ruins of a building in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. It is a stark reminder of the devastation caused by World War II, likely taken between 1940 and 1945. The photograph captures the emptiness of the cityscape, highlighting the loss and destruction caused by conflict. Its composition emphasizes the ruins' scale and the hollowness of the space, highlighting the fragility of human creations in the face of war. This photo provides a glimpse into the aftermath of the war and is a poignant example of photojournalism documenting historical events.