Original incunabulum woodcut leaf CII (102) 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 CII depict on the recto side, the Virgin Mary seated on a throne, surrounded by apostles as she reads and interprets scriptures. Above Mary's head, the Holy Spirit is symbolised by a dove with outspread wings, completing the scene of prayer and reverence. The verso depicts: 1. Ascension of Mary: Mary reclines on a bed surrounded by the apostles, with one of them seated on the floor holding a book, possibly meditating on scriptures. Mary holds a scepter. 2. Coronation of the Virgin Mary: The crowning of Mary is depicted with the Lord seated on his throne, and Mary kneeling beside him about to receive the crown upon her head. St. Peter as the First Pope: Peter is seated in a narrow gothic chamber wearing the triple crown and holding a crozier in his right hand. An open book rests on his lap as he appears in meditation. 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 cm Good condition.