Ruïnes van gebouwen aan de Hoogstraat te Rotterdam c. 1940 - 1945

"Ruïnes van gebouwen aan de Hoogstraat te Rotterdam" is a black and white photograph by J. Nolte depicting the devastation of Rotterdam's Hoogstraat following the German bombing of May 14, 1940. The photograph captures the street littered with rubble, the skeletal remains of buildings, and a pair of figures walking down the center, showcasing the stark reality of the city's destruction. This photo serves as a poignant reminder of the impact of the war on the Dutch city, highlighting the physical and emotional scars left behind.