Original incunabulum woodcut leaf CIII (103) from the Nuremberg Chronicle of Hartmann Schedel, the first Latin edition from 1493. An incunabulum (cradle print) is a book printed in Europe before 1 January 1501, when the printing press was still in its infancy, and of which the text is set in movable type. They are now rarely seen on the market. The Nuremberg Chronicle (Liber Chronicarum) by Hartmann Schedel is one of the most famous and best illustrated incunabula. The beautiful woodcuts were made by Michael Wohlgemut (1434/37-1519) and his stepson Wilhelm Pleydenwurff (1450-1494), a teacher of Albrecht Dürer. Dürer probably also contributed to the execution of many of the woodcuts for this incunabulum. The beautifully coloured woodcuts of folio CIII on the recto side show 3 roman emperors: Caius Caligula, Claudius and Nero. On the verso side, two beautiful illustrations are shown: 1. Stoning of Stephen: Stephen, dressed as a priest, kneels in prayer as stones are thrown at him. Saul assists the attackers, holding their garments and weapons. 2. Conversion of Saul: Saul is struck by a burst of light while on his way to Damascus. He falls to the ground and hears the voice of Jesus, who asks why he persecutes Him. Blinded by the light, Saul is led into Damascus and remains without sight for three days until regaining his strength. This is not a facsimile edition, but an original leaf printed in the 15th century - so 531 years old! Rare in coloured version. Dimensions: 42 x 29.5 cm. Good condition, some spots. See foto's for good impression.