Hoorn van een oeros before 1869

This 19th-century engraving, "Hoorn van een oeros," depicts the horn of an aurochs, a wild ancestor of modern cattle. The artist, whose identity remains unknown, captures the horn's intricate details, highlighting its natural texture and form. The artwork serves as a scientific illustration, providing a visual record of this extinct species, once prevalent in Europe and Asia. The inscription, "CORNE D'AUROCHS," further underscores the piece's scientific context. The image is a testament to the past and offers insight into the evolution of domestic cattle.