Original incunabulum 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 ress 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. On the recto side, three emperors are depicted: Caius, Claudius and Nero. On the verso side, two large illustrations are shown: 1. The stoning of Stephen: Stephen was the first martyr, who was targeted by being thrown at with stones whilst looking up at Jesus. 2. Saul, who used to hurt Christians, was on his way to Damascus. A bright light from the sky shines on him from the right side. He and his horse are falling down as he tries to cover his eyes. This is not a facsimile edition, but an original leaf printed in the 15th century - so 532 years old! Rare in coloured version. Dimensions: 41,2 x 27,3 cm Good condition, some brown spots and an old crease. Upper right corner with old restoration. Attention for US buyers: Due to recent postal restrictions shipping to the US can only be done by DHL, therefore higher shipping costs apply!