Transforming your Minecraft home from merely functional to truly captivating hinges on the details, and one of the simplest yet most effective ways to enhance your interior space is through paintings. In this guide, you’ll discover the various Minecraft paintings available, how to acquire them, and tips for optimizing your crafting experience.
Trust me, as a seasoned Minecraft player, I can assure you that decorations bring your living spaces to life, creating a vibrant aesthetic that many players admire.
All Minecraft Paintings and Their Names
1. Kebab med tre pepperoni
- Artist: Kristoffer Zetterstrand
- Description: A kebab accompanied by three chili peppers.
- Original Art Link
- Size: 1×1 block
2. De_aztec
- Artist: Kristoffer Zetterstrand
- Description: De_aztec map from the Counter-Strike video game.
- Original Art Link
- Size: 1×1 block
3. Albanian
- Artist: Kristoffer Zetterstrand
- Description: A man in a fez with a house and a bush nearby.
- Original Art Link
- Size: 1×1 block
4. De_aztec 2
- Artist: Kristoffer Zetterstrand
- Description: A map from Counter-Strike, again depicting the De_aztec.
- Original Art Link
- Size: 1×1 block
5. Target Successfully Bombed
- Artist: Kristoffer Zetterstrand
- Description: Another De_aztec, with a reference to the game’s bomb target.
- Original Art Link
- Size: 1×1 block
6. Paradisträd
- Artist: Kristoffer Zetterstrand
- Description: A still life featuring two potted plants.
- Original Art Link
- Size: 1×1 block
7. Wasteland
- Artist: Kristoffer Zetterstrand
- Description: A landscape with a wasteland setting and a rabbit on a windowsill.
- Original Art Link
- Size: 1×1 block
8. Meditative
- Artist: Sarah Boeving
- Description: A tribute to Salvador Dali’s Meditative Rose, featuring a removed rose from Minecraft.
- Original Art Link
- Size: 1×1 block
9. Wanderer
- Artist: Kristoffer Zetterstrand
- Description: Represents Caspar David Friedrich’s Wanderer above the Sea of Fog.
- Original Art Link
- Size: 1×2 block
10. Graham
- Artist: Kristoffer Zetterstrand
- Description: Depicts King Graham, a character from the King’s Quest series.
- Original Art Link
- Size: 1×2 block
11. Prairie Ride
- Artist: Sarah Boeving
- Description: Depicts the Minecraft default skin Noor riding a horse, inspired by Frederic Remington’s The Cowboy.
- Original Art Link
- Size: 1×2 block
12. The Pool
- Artist: Kristoffer Zetterstrand
- Description: People enjoying a leisurely day in a square pool.
- Original Art Link
- Size: 2×1 block
13. Bonjour Monsieur Courbet
- Artist: Kristoffer Zetterstrand
- Description: Two hikers, with pointy beards, greeting one another.
- Original Art Link
- Size: 2×1 block
14. Sunset Dense
- Artist: Kristoffer Zetterstrand
- Description: A breathtaking view of mountains at sunset.
- Original Art Link
- Size: 2×1 block
15. Seaside
- Artist: Kristoffer Zetterstrand
- Description: Features mountains and a lake, complemented by a small photo of a mountain and plant on the ledge.
- Original Art Link
- Size: 2×1 block
16. Creebet
- Artist: Kristoffer Zetterstrand
- Description: A twist on a seaside painting which incorporates a creeper mob head.
- Original Art Link
- Size: 2×1 block
17. Match
- Artist: Kristoffer Zetterstrand
- Description: A hand igniting a pixelated fire with a match.
- Original Art Link
- Size: 2×2 block
18. Bust
- Artist: Kristoffer Zetterstrand
- Description: Marcus Aurelius surrounded by pixelated flames.
- Original Art Link
- Size: 2×2 block
19. The Stage Is Set
- Artist: Kristoffer Zetterstrand
- Description: A scene from the video game Space Quest I featuring character Graham from King’s Quest.
- Original Art Link
- Size: 2×2 block
20. The Void
- Artist: Kristoffer Zetterstrand
- Description: An angel lost in contemplation, posed before a void and flames.
- Original Art Link
- Size: 2×2 block
21. Skull and Roses
- Artist: Kristoffer Zetterstrand
- Description: A nocturnal skeleton adorned with red flowers in the foreground. This piece was adapted from the original.
- Original Art Link
- Size: 2×2 block
22. Wither
- Artist: Jens Bergensten (Jeb)
- Description: The iconic Wither boss mob.
- Size: 2×2 block
23. Baroque
- Artist: Sarah Boeving
- Description: A pot, cake, and sunflower set against a dark backdrop.
- Size: 2×2 block
24. Humble
- Artist: Sarah Boeving
- Description: Features two villagers in front of a traditional village house.
- Original Art Link
- Size: 2×2 block
25. Endboss
- Artist: Kristoffer Zetterstrand
- Description: A skeleton depicted in a brick archway, featuring a silhouette of Graham from King’s Quest.
- Original Art Link
- Size: 3×3 block
26. Tides
- Artist: Kristoffer Zetterstrand
- Description: A naked figure sits next to the shoreline in this striking image.
- Original Art Link
- Size: 3×3 block
27. Fern
- Artist: Kristoffer Zetterstrand
- Description: A potted fern resting on a desk with a small fire beside it.
- Size: 3×3 block
28. Sunflowers
- Artist: Kristoffer Zetterstrand
- Description: Beautiful sunflowers in full bloom.
- Size: 3×3 block
29. Cotán
- Artist: Kristoffer Zetterstrand
- Description: Features a golden apple and inverted glistering melon slice on a windowsill.
- Original Art Link
- Size: 3×3 block
30. Owlemons
- Artist: Kristoffer Zetterstrand
- Description: An owl in a box next to some lemons.
- Original Art Link
- Size: 3×3 block
31. Cavebird
- Artist: Kristoffer Zetterstrand
- Description: Shows a cave with a bird soaring above.
- Size: 3×3 block
32. Bouquet
- Artist: Kristoffer Zetterstrand
- Description: A lovely bouquet positioned beside a stairway with a person relaxing nearby.
- Size: 3×3 block
33. Backyard
- Artist: Kristoffer Zetterstrand
- Description: A brick arch with two women enjoying the yard.
- Original Art Link
- Size: 3×4 block
34. Pond
- Artist: Kristoffer Zetterstrand
- Description: A maiden found in a pond, alongside a half-submerged skeleton.
- Original Art Link
- Size: 3×4 block
35. Fighters
- Artist: Kristoffer Zetterstrand
- Description: Two warriors engaged in a skirmish.
- Original Art Link
- Size: 4×2 block
36. Passage
- Artist: Kristoffer Zetterstrand
- Description: An arched hallway featuring skeletons of a human and a giant extinct creature.
- Original Art Link
- Size: 4×2 block
37. Changing
- Artist: Kristoffer Zetterstrand
- Description: A character changing outfits in front of contrasting landscapes.
- Original Art Link
- Size: 4×2 block
38. Finding
- Artist: Kristoffer Zetterstrand
- Description: A character peering into a hole surrounded by studio lights.
- Original Art Link
- Size: 4×2 block
39. Lowmist
- Artist: Kristoffer Zetterstrand
- Description: A mystical representation of low-hanging fog over mountains.
- Original Art Link
- Size: 4×2 block
How to Craft Paintings in Minecraft
Crafting paintings in Minecraft isn’t quite like creating unique armor trims. Instead, you’ll make a universal painting item by using eight sticks and one wool of any color.
Once you’ve crafted your painting, remember that the space available matters. By right-clicking a solid vertical surface with your painting, the largest painting possible will be placed. Thus, if you have a wall that’s 5×5 blocks, the largest paintings will fill that space.
To create smaller or specific paintings, consider using dirt or other temporary blocks to limit your available area. As little as one block on each side can help in achieving the desired painting size.
Keep in mind that you might need to place and break multiple paintings to find the specific one you want since they appear randomly. Creative mode players can view different paintings easily in the inventory, complete with names and sizes.
With this knowledge about the variety of Minecraft paintings, you can effortlessly add a personal touch to your spaces, ensuring they reflect your unique style. Now, which painting will you adorn your walls with first?
What’s the best painting in Minecraft? The answer is subjective, as it varies by player preference! Some love the darker themes in many of Kristoffer Zetterstrand’s works. For instance, my personal favorites are Lowmist and Passage.
Can you obtain custom paintings? Definitely! We’ve already compiled an extensive guide on creating custom paintings, so feel free to explore.
Is it possible to walk through paintings? Yes, indeed. You can create a secret entrance by making a hole in the wall, placing signs to avoid hitboxes, and then covering the entrance with a painting.
What’s the recipe for crafting a painting in Minecraft? You’ll need eight sticks and a wool block of any color to create a painting easily.
Which painting is the biggest in Minecraft? The largest paintings occupy a 4×4 block area, and there are five such in the game.
Ready to delve deeper into your building techniques? Keep exploring the vast landscape of Minecraft and don’t forget to check out more tips and ideas on Moyens I/O.