Monsaraz, a walled hilltop village in Alentejo, Portugal, captured on a bright late spring morning.

A sunlit watercolour painting of Monsaraz, a walled hilltop village in Alentejo, Portugal, captured on a bright late spring morning. Whitewashed houses with terracotta roofs line narrow cobbled streets that wind up to a medieval castle overlooking the plains. In the distance, the calm blue expanse of the Alqueva reservoir reflects the open sky. Olive trees and sun-scorched grasslands surround the village, their muted tones contrasting with the brilliant white façades. The ancient stone ramparts and bell tower catch the light, casting crisp shadows on the dry ground. Chalky white, burnt sienna, dusty olive, slate grey, and soft reservoir blue radiates stillness and clarity, rendered with pale washes and accents to express both heat and historical simplicity.