Opblazen van een mijn 1941 - 1945

"Opblazen van een mijn" (Blowing up a mine) is a photograph from 1941-1945, an anonymous work in the Rijksmuseum. The black and white photograph captures the moment of a mine detonation, the smoke and dust billowing up in a dramatic, cloud-like formation. The image highlights the destructive nature of warfare, and the power of a single explosive event. The photograph serves as a reminder of the impact of war on the physical landscape and the human psyche.