It established Oscar Pereira da Silva (1867-1939) as a prominent painter on the Brazilian artistic scene of the early 20th century.

Pereira da Silva's painting is one of the most-referenced images of Pedro Álvares Cabral's arrival in Brazil, and is widely used in both textbooks and other academic publications.

The indigenous people are shown in running positions, shouting, and wielding the spears; they are depicted as euphoric with the arrival of Cabral.

At sea, it is possible to observe a small vessel that approaches the coast with indigenous Brazilians who had already spent the night in Cabral's caravel.

In the central region of the screen are Cabral and an assistant, standing on the beach, coming into contact with an indigenous leader.