Original incunabulum woodcut leaf CCIII (203) 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 CCIll show on the recto side Fridericus the First, surnamed Barbarossa, who was a holy Roman Emperor. He ruled from 1155 until his death in 1190. On the verso side, different beautiful illustrations are shown: First and foremost, the Order of Saint Augustine is shown. Next, the Three Moons, which appeared at the same time, whilst the central one is inscribed with a cross. Then, John Mesue, a physician, is portrayed performing a uroscopy by examining urine in a bottle. Lastly, John, the bishop of Chartres is shown. This is not a facsimile edition, but an original leaf printed in the 15th century - so 532 years old! Rare in coloured version. Dimensions: 41,6 x 26,3 cm Good condition, a few small spots. Attention for US buyers: Due to recent postal restrictions shipping to the US can only be done by DHL, therefore higher shipping costs apply!