An imitator of Tasso, he composed an epic poem dedicated to Louis XIII, *Enrico ovvero Francia conquistata* [Henry, or France Conquered], which deals with the events that occurred during the period of the religious wars in France, from the death of Henry III to the conversion of Henry IV. The plot is rather intricate; yet particular importance is given to the supernatural element of divine visions and celestial aid, by which the protagonist is assisted in every action. Perhaps—though the matter is controversial—some episodes of the poem served as inspiration for Voltaire in the composition of his *Henriade*. Moreover, Malmignati was also the author of two tragedies: *L’Ordaurea*, set in a fabled Orient, and *Clorindo*, of pastoral genre.