Painting
minecraft:paintingA painting is a decorative entity that hangs on walls, crafted from 4 sticks and 1 wool block of any color. When placed, it randomly selects one of 47 canvas artworks that fits the available wall space, ranging from 1x1 up to 8x8 blocks.
FAQ
How do you craft a painting in Minecraft?
Combine 4 sticks and 1 wool block of any color in a crafting grid to make 1 painting.
Can you choose which painting you get?
Not directly by crafting; placement randomly picks a canvas that fits the available space, though data packs or specific NBT can force a variant.
Where else can you get a painting?
Shepherd villagers sell 3 paintings for 2 emeralds as part of their trades.
How many painting variants exist in Minecraft?
There are 47 total artworks, including 4 elemental paintings (Earth, Wind, Fire, Water) that can only be obtained through commands.