Gezicht op de Meent te Rotterdam met rookwolken after 1940

"Gezicht op de Meent te Rotterdam met rookwolken" by J. Nolte is a photograph taken after 1940 depicting the aftermath of the bombing of Rotterdam during World War II. The photo captures the destruction of a building on the Meent, a major street in Rotterdam, with smoke billowing from the wreckage. The scene is eerily quiet, with only a few figures walking in the foreground, highlighting the devastation of the city. The stark black-and-white tones create a sense of desolation, emphasizing the scale of the destruction. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the war's impact on the city and its residents.