This initiative, presented by the president of the Provincial Council, aims to democratize access to a cultural legacy preserved for centuries. The catalog includes paintings, sculptures, photographs, ceramics, textiles, ancient documents, and real estate, offering a new digital dimension to the province's historical richness.
“"This support has allowed us to build a complete collection that is now part of this province's cultural legacy, with initiatives such as the Daniel Vázquez Díaz competition and its scholarships, which have been key to continuing to incorporate works and grow this collection. Today we take another step with this web space that will facilitate access to this heritage so that everyone can know and enjoy it."
Among the most notable pieces in the heritage collection are the first work printed in the province, a treatise on 'black magic' from the 16th century, and first editions of emblematic literary works such as Platero y yo and Diario de un poeta recién casado by Juan Ramón Jiménez. Early editions of Cada Maestrito... by Manuel Siurot, La Señorita by Buendía Abreu, and El metal de los muertos by Concha Espina are also included.
The oldest book, Magia natural, o ciencia de filosofía oculta, was printed in Trigueros in 1649 by Diego Pérez Estupiñán, a work by the Jesuit from Cádiz, Hernando Castrillo. This milestone set a precedent, as the second provincial printing would not appear until 180 years later. The digitization focuses on the descriptive records of the works, not the complete pieces, so that interested parties can learn about the available heritage and its context.
The Provincial Council's Heritage service, in addition to this digital catalog, conducts guided tours and restorations, such as the recent intervention on the image of San Roque, the historical patron of Huelva. Although the oldest books are not available for loan due to their value, most works have modern editions accessible for consultation.
