Alles is voorbij Possibly 1945 - 1946

"Alles is voorbij" (It is all over), an anonymous photograph, likely made in the Netherlands between 1945-1946, depicts a man in a chair, laughing hysterically with a gun in his hand. The image, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a stark reminder of the emotional toll of World War II. The photographer's choice of framing captures the man's manic expression and the gun, creating a powerful visual tension. The photograph is a chilling portrayal of the psychological impact of war, and the caption, "It is all over", underscores the lingering sense of uncertainty and the emotional weight of the conflict.