What does the cryptic crossword clue "Depiction of grand entrance pierced by a little sunshine (9)" mean?

The definition is "Depiction". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RAY (synonym=""a little sunshine"") in PORTAL (synonym=""grand entrance"") = PORTRAYAL; definition: "Depiction" The answer is PORTRAYAL.

Depiction of grand entrance pierced by a little sunshine (9)

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