Meaning: The sunlight created a beautiful scene as it shone through the leaves of the trees, casting golden rays of light on the treetops.
Choice of Words: "Sunlight" is the light and heat that comes from the sun. "Painted" means to apply paint or color to something. "Golden" means having the color of gold. "Rays" are lines of light or energy. "Treetops" are the highest parts of trees.