Gezicht op ruïnes en rookwolken in de Witte de Withstraat te Rotterdam c. 1940 - 1945

"Gezicht op ruïnes en rookwolken in de Witte de Withstraat te Rotterdam" by J. Nolte is a stark black and white photograph capturing the devastation of the Witte de Withstraat in Rotterdam during World War II. Taken between 1940 and 1945, the image showcases the immediate aftermath of a bombing, with smoke billowing from the ruins of buildings and debris littering the street. The photographer's choice to focus on the street rather than the faces of the people walking through the rubble adds a sense of anonymity to the tragedy. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the destructive nature of war and the resilience of the human spirit.