Scrolls by
Chiara Francesca Arianna d'Onofrio


Red Branch Baronial Scroll based on
Prophecies of the Popes
Florence Italy 1431-1447

About the Source:


  • The illuminated Page
  • Ten Centuries of Manuscript Painting
  • By Janet Backhouse
  • Pg 171, Fig. 150
  • Latin; 285 x195 mm, 15 fols.
  • Harley MS 1340,f.12

About the Scroll:

  • Type of scroll: The Red Branch is the highest honor of Madrone, and is given to those who have greatly and continuously supported the Barony.
  • Scroll Recipient: Enzio Bandinelli
  • Date of Completion: October 2012
  • Medium: Bristol
  • Dimensions: 11 X 14
  • Ink: Speedball Super Black India Ink
  • Paint: Windsor-Newton gouache, Schminke Goldpearl Gouache
  • Text
    As the tree of this ancient barony is rooted in the
    history of this kingdom, so we continue to thrive as the
    strength of our great barony is from our people. We
    Edward Cire of Greymoor and Elisabeth de Rossignol Baron
    and Baroness of Madrone are delighted to recognize Enzio
    Bandinelli as a strong branch on our baronial tree by
    entering him in the Order of the Red Branch for
    outstanding contributions which have created a richer
    experience for all. By our hand and seal this 6th day of
    October, AS XXXXVII.
  • Italian:
    Come l'albero di questa antica baronia è radicata nella
    storia di questo regno, in modo da continuare a prosperare
    come la forza della nostra baronia grande è dal nostro
    popolo. Abbiamo Edward Cire di Greymoor e Elisabeth de
    Rossignol barone e la baronessa di Madrone sono lieti di
    riconoscere Enzio Bandinelli come un ramo forte sul nostro
    albero baronale facendolo entrare nell'Ordine del Ramo
    Rosso per contributi eccezionali che hanno creato
    un'esperienza più ricca per tutti. Con la nostra mano e
    sigillare questo giorno 6 ottobre, AS XXXXVII.

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