Kind sterft door landmijn Possibly 1949

"Kind sterft door landmijn" (Child Dies by Landmine) is a powerful photograph by John Thiessen, likely taken in 1949. This black and white image depicts the aftermath of a landmine explosion, showing a young boy lying dead on a dirt road, his body contorted in a tragic pose. The viewer is forced to confront the devastating consequences of war, with the image serving as a stark reminder of the human cost of conflict. The photograph's composition, with the victim in the foreground and a soldier standing in the background, underscores the stark contrast between life and death.