The imagery of the Virgin of the Walls and the imperial scene of supplication and presentation celebrate the restored Byzantine city and its centrality in the early Palaiologan conception of empire.

When old, he lived in London where, being High-minded and Poor, he was exposed to the contempt of disingenuous persons. Yet he efforted his Spirits with a Commemoration of the Days of Old.

For quotations using this term, see Citations:Black Forest gâteau.

The finger of God hath left an inscription upon all his works, not graphical, or composed of letters.