Fossiele beenderen van een oeros, gevonden tijdens de watersnood, 1809 1809

"Fossiele beenderen van een oeros, gevonden tijdens de watersnood, 1809" is a detailed drawing by Hendrik Hoogers depicting the fossilized remains of an aurochs discovered after the 1809 North Sea flood. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases three pieces of the aurochs skeleton: a skull with horns, a horn, and a bone, meticulously rendered with careful attention to detail. Hoogers's artwork offers a glimpse into the scientific interest in natural history in the early 19th century, particularly the study of extinct species.