 In its original state, it is presumed that "Virgin and Child" was one of Jacobello's brightest works, especially when compared to the darker color schemes of his later, more Gothic-inspired pieces like "Justice between the Archangels Michael and Gabriel" and "Coronation of the Virgin".The brightness from this piece comes mainly from the clothing worn by the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus.Mary sports a large bold pattern on one of her fabrics, a feature unique to this painting among Jacobello's repertoire.