Bovenkaak en deel van de schedel van een hyena before 1869

This 19th-century anatomical illustration, "Bovenkaak en deel van de schedel van een hyena," depicts the upper jaw and skull fragment of a cave hyena (Hyaena spelaea). The detailed drawing, executed in black and white, showcases the intricate structure of the prehistoric animal's cranium. This artwork provides valuable insight into the morphology of the cave hyena, an extinct species that roamed Europe during the Pleistocene epoch.