Focus on La belle jardinière and analyze the History.
This painting is considered one of the most famous Madonna portraits of Italian Renaissance painter, Raphael. Many art historians believe that this painting is the peak of Raphael's achievements and one of his strongest pieces from his Florentine phase. Raphael began to paint La Belle Jardinière after finishing Madonna of the Goldfinch. This work also mirror his next piece Madonna of the Meadow.
Raphael was unable to complete this painting before he left Florence. It was later finished by Ridolfo del Ghirlandaio. Ghirlandaio is especially credited for completing the blue robe of Mary. The painting was later taken to Paris by King Francis I of France,  where it gained in popularity and was copied by many other artists.
Florence Madonna of the Meadow Raphael Francis I of France Ridolfo del Ghirlandaio Mary Italian Madonna of the Goldfinch painting Paris