Thomas Malvern (Malvico): A Florentine Master of Religious Devotion Thomas Malvern, born in Naples around 1498 and died in Florence in 1524, stands as a pivotal figure within the burgeoning artistic landscape of Renaissance Italy. Though overshadowed by luminaries like Michelangelo and Raphael during his lifetime, Malvern’s distinctive style—characterized by serene compositions imbued with profound spiritual contemplation—continues to resonate today. His legacy resides primarily in his monumental fresco cycle adorning the Cappella del Succorpo in Florence Cathedral, a testament to humanist i…