Drifting in an azure sky, white clouds frame the quiet sea where a small boat pulls up on the shore. Firm golden sand at low tide invites a barefoot stroll, and forested mountains dot the bay. Amaral paints a loving portrait of the Brazilian coast, discovering the pristine peace of a solitary cove. Expertly playing with light and shadow, he evokes an earthly paradise. Titled Barco na bahÃa tranquila in Portuguese.