Gezicht op ruïnes te Rotterdam c. 1940 - 1945

"Gezicht op ruïnes te Rotterdam" (View of Ruins in Rotterdam) is a photograph by J. Nolte, created sometime between 1940 and 1945. The image captures the devastation of Rotterdam after the German bombing of May 14, 1940, showing the city's ruined buildings and streets. The stark black-and-white tones and composition emphasize the scale of the destruction, leaving a lasting impression of the war's impact on the city. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the human cost of conflict and the resilience of those who rebuild.