Marco Cardisco: A Neapolitan Master of the Renaissance Marco Cardisco, also known as Severo Ierace, remains a captivating figure in 16th-century Italian art, shrouded somewhat in mystery yet undeniably possessing a distinctive artistic voice. Born in Tiriolo, Calabria – though his precise birthdate remains unknown – around 1486 and tragically passing away in Naples circa 1542, Cardisco’s life was largely defined by his activity within the vibrant artistic landscape of the Kingdom of Naples. While biographical details are scarce, a careful examination of his surviving works reveals a painter…