Wehrmacht militair en NSBer. 1940 - 1941

This photograph, titled "Wehrmacht militair en NSBer.", is a poignant snapshot of Nazi occupation in the Netherlands during World War II. Taken between 1940 and 1941 by an unknown photographer, the image depicts two members of the German Wehrmacht, a military force, posing with a Dutch civilian. The photograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, serves as a powerful reminder of the impact of Nazi rule on everyday life, highlighting the complex interactions between occupiers and the occupied. The image's stark black and white aesthetic underscores the somber nature of the event.