Botten uit de poten van een oeros before 1869

This 19th-century anonymous illustration titled “Botten uit de poten van een oeros” depicts the bones of an aurochs, an extinct wild cattle species that was once widespread in Europe, Asia, and North Africa. The artwork provides a detailed visual representation of the metacarpal bones and phalanges of the aurochs' foreleg, along with a separate depiction of its carpal bones. The image provides valuable insights into the skeletal structure of this extinct animal, which is crucial for understanding its anatomy and evolutionary history. The illustration's high level of detail and accuracy contribute to its scientific significance.