Herkules zutabean: humanismoko arte mintzoduna Euskal Herrian

Abstract

In this paper the iconographic reading of the column located in the Aranburu palace of Tolosa is given, presenting it as an evidence of the talking art of the XVIth century. Three works of Hercules are identified in the column and they are understood in the sacred/profane duplicity, together with the victorious Christ that is showed in the handkerchief of Veronica. As hypothesis, the column is connected with Sebastian Lartaun, who is from Oiartzun, relating his life to the didactic message of the column. Inside the paper, A Greek version of the legend of Hercules (Apolodoro, Library) translated into Basque is also given.