To many art historians his inclusion of various food on the tables, a dog lying down and a cat slinking around the chairs, as well as numerous secondary characters is a testament to Bassano's practice of drawing from life instead of relying on stylistic conventions of the age.

The castle ruin Hammershus, on the northwestern tip of the island, is the largest medieval fortress in northern Europe, testament to the importance of its location.

In the testament, completed on 29 April — one day prior to his suicide — Hitler declared both Himmler and Göring to be traitors.

In this testament, Isaac also talks with the crowds on the subjects of priesthood, asceticism, and the moral life.

After midnight on 29 April, with the Soviets advancing ever closer to the bunker complex, Hitler dictated his last will and testament.

In spite of the artistic / ethical questions this raises regarding the testament of Dirks ' original work, the arrangement continues on to this day.

He made his testament on 11 November 1475 and died shortly afterwards at the age of 78 on 10 December 1475 at the hospital of Florence.

His leadership, influence and legacy led to the formation of communities dominated by Gentile groups that worshiped the God of Israel, adhered to the " Judaic moral code ", but relaxed or abandoned the ritual and dietary teachings of the Law of Moses, that these laws and rituals had either been fulfilled in the life of Christ or were symbolic precursors of Christ, all on the basis of Paul's teachings of the life and works of Jesus Christ and his teaching of a New Covenant ( or " new testament ") established through Jesus ' death and resurrection.

As a result, by the mid-1990s, amateur use of actual Teletype machines had waned, though a core of " purists " still operate on equipment originally manufactured in the 1940s, 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, a testament to the workmanship and durability of this equipment.

To then be best on ground in two finals was nothing short of freakish, and a testament to his talent and commitment.

The book and its inscription in Hooke's hand are a testament to the lasting influence of Wilkins and his circle on the young Hooke.

Alfred Nobel requested in his last will and testament that his money be used to create a series of prizes for those who confer the " greatest benefit on mankind " in physics, chemistry, peace, physiology or medicine, and literature.

The climb known as " Master's Edge ", on Millstone Edge, near Hathersage, is a testament to his skill and strength.

Rather, original sin is the real and actual sin of Adam, passed on to his descendants ; rather than remaining until death ( or in the case of the damned, for all eternity ), it can be removed by the sacrament of baptism ( according to the new testament, baptism is only the first step in removing sin, sin is only removed once the individual is enveloped in the holy spirit ).

It is assumed that the last eight books were written first, as Saxo drew heavily on Absalon's testament for evidence of the age of Saint Canute and Valdemar I and Archbishop Absalon died in 1202, before the work was completed.

* The testator must clearly identify himself as the maker of the will, and that a will is being made ; this is commonly called " publication " of the will, and is typically satisfied by the words " last will and testament " on the face of the document.

* John Jesurun wrote the Philoktetes-variations in 1993 on Ron Vawter's request, it was the actor's last piece of work, considered his artistic testament, being performed while the actor was dying of AIDS.

A definitive testament to Davies ' reputation as a songwriter of insight, empathy and wit can be heard on the Kinks ' landmark 1969 album Arthur ( or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire ).

The War Memorial located on the grounds of the Old Lamar County Courthouse holds testament of the heartbreakingly selfless sacrifices the families of the area have made.

Discovered by Louis Thoen on the slopes of Lookout Mountain, the stone purports to be the last testament of Ezra Kind who, along with six others, entered the Black Hills in 1833 ( at a time when whites were forbidden by law and treaty from entering the area ), " got all the gold we could carry " in June 1834, and were subsequently " killed by Indians beyond the high hill.

The old Victorian mansion on the knoll overlooking the town as a testament to the area's coal mining heritage and the man who planned the railroad through Princeton: William Nelson Page.

Perhaps one great testament to Fox's character is that subscriptions to the old Whig club of Brooks's would decline on the rare occasions when he was called away to government office, because one of the prime entertainments would no longer be available.

The War had a major effect on Boston Spa's population, society and surroundings, and these buildings stand as a testament to that history.

A plaque on a guest house in Abbey Road Llandudno bears testament to his residency.

His final testament as a film-maker was the film Glitterbug made for the Arena slot on BBC Two, and broadcast shortly after Jarman's death.

The Chicago Tribunes Courtney Crowder lists Molly Weasley as her favourite literary mother, describing her as the " original Mama Grizzly ", citing her many touching moments with Harry as well as the final book in the series, where " her feelings jumped off the page " as testament to her strong personality.

The same prototype was brought back to central Africa by Frederick Lugard, where it played an instrumental role in the establishment of a British protectorate over present-day Uganda ( then Buganda ), which is a strong testament to the sturdiness and reliability of the weapon and its prototype.

The strong following enjoyed by surplus military Mausers is partly a testament to their reliability and quality of manufacture.

" The positive outcome of this investigation is testament to the strong partnerships we have established with our counterparts at the headquarters and field offices of various organizations, from the FBI and Department of Justice to the Internal Revenue Service and U. S. Attorneys ' Office in Little Rock ," said K. C.

As a testament to La Salle's strong athletic heritage, Metta World Peace ( formerly Ron Artest ), a basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers, and Bakary Soumare, a current pro soccer player for the Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer and a member of the Mali national soccer team, are both La Salle alumni.

A testament to the company ’ s strong belief from the very start in the longevity of books, it remained in print until 1971.

The absolution of Doaty's last will and testament was proof enough of that ; ;

Elena Lourie ( 1975 ) suggested instead that it was Alfonso's attempt to neutralize the papacy's interest in a disputed succession — Aragon had been a fief of the Papacy since 1068 — and to fend off Urraca's son from her first marriage, Alfonso VII of Castile, for the Papacy would be bound to press the terms of such a pious testament.

The testament of Alfonso leaving his kingdom to the three holy orders was dismissed out of hand by the nobility of his kingdoms, and possible successors were sought.

John Paul II did not reveal this cardinal's identity prior to his death, or in the 15-page testament he wrote during his papacy and which was released after his death.

Whatever the reasons behind the duel, Galois was so convinced of his impending death that he stayed up all night writing letters to his Republican friends and composing what would become his mathematical testament, the famous letter to Auguste Chevalier outlining his ideas, and three attached manuscripts.

Of note, " Rage Hard " was a testament to the changing musical landscape in Britain at the time.

Francis was a devoted family man, and a main point in the political testament he left for his son and heir Ferdinand was, " Preserve unity in the family and regard it as one of the highest goods.

In the testament of Bolesław III Krzywousty, which initiated the period of fragmentation of Poland ( 1138 – 1320 ), the western part of Greater Poland ( including Poznań ) was granted to Mieszko III the Old.

As a testament to his interdisciplinary approach, Simon was affiliated with such varied Carnegie Mellon departments as the School of Computer Science, Tepper School of Business, Departments of Philosophy, Social and Decision Sciences, and Psychology.

but I have only one ye now, and hardly that .’ I was really quite touched ". On 5 November Reynolds, fearing he may not have an opportunity to write a will, wrote a memorandum intended to be his last will and testament, with Edmund Burke, Edmond Malone and Philip Metcalfe named as executors.

When Lenin died in January 1924, the testament was read out to a meeting of the party's Central Committee.

In 1138, by the testament of Bolesław III, Poland was divided into separate duchies under the late king's sons, and Poznań and its surroundings became the domain of Mieszko III the Old, the first of the Dukes of Greater Poland.

It was because Roman law regulated the legal protection of property and the equality of legal subjects and their wills, and because it prescribed the possibility that the legal subjects could dispose their property through testament.

While Swedish spelling was an entirely personal business in the Catholic Middle Ages, its gradual standardization ( known as Modern Swedish ) started in 1526 with the translation of the New testament of the Bible ( Gustav Vasa Bible ), as part of the Lutheran reformation.

Though the reading was taken about 100 feet ( 30 m ) above the ground, this is a testament to the power of the strongest tornadoes.

That he was able to raise a workforce and resources sufficient to construct such an earthwork as Offa's Dyke is testament to his power.

Only the testament to the Church ( who wasn't count with the return of Kłodzko to King Wenceslaus II of Bohemia as an excuse for mixing in the Silesian affairs ) was fully implemented.

In the testament of Bolesław III Krzywousty, which initiated the period of fragmentation of Poland ( 1138 – 1320 ), the western part of Greater Poland ( including Poznań ) was granted to Mieszko III the Old.

Its sound was seen as a testament to Albarn's increasing interest in African and Middle Eastern music, and to his complete control over the group's creative direction.

Because Hitler had appointed Dönitz his successor in his last will and testament, well into the 1950s the Nationalist Socialist fanatic Dönitz continued to insist that he was still President of Germany, and that the N. S. D. A. P should still be the only legal party in Germany.

The testament was to be published in case he was not in Belgium when Allied forces arrived.

His last, and perhaps the most momentous act, was his will and testament known as " The Succession Statute " in which he divided the country among his sons, leading to almost 200 years of feudal fragmentation of the Polish Kingdom.