minecraft:bust
- Artist
- Kristoffer Zetterstrand
- Added
- Indev · 2010
- Size
- 2×2 blocks · 32×32 px
- Category
- Original
What it depicts
A pale antique marble bust — a Roman emperor, likely Marcus Aurelius — stands at the centre, framed by tall pixelated flames in orange and red. The warm cream stone of the sculpted head and beard contrasts sharply with the fierce fire around it, giving the small scene a dramatic, almost ritual mood.
The original artwork
- Original title
- Bust
- Medium
- Egg tempera and oil on canvas
- Dimensions
- 20×20 cm
- Year
- 2009
A classical bust (possibly Marcus Aurelius). likely
Sources: official in-game data and Kristoffer Zetterstrand interviews.
Three ways
How to get a painting
- 1
Craft one
Surround 1 wool of any colour with 8 sticks in a 3×3 grid. The colour doesn't matter — you get a random variant that fits the wall.
- 2
Trade for one
A Master-level Shepherd villager sells 3 paintings for 2 emeralds (100% chance).
- 3
Use a command
Pick any painting below and copy its /give or /summon command to place the exact variant you want — handy on creative or your own server.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Bust painting is 2×2 blocks (32×32 px) in Minecraft Java 1.21.1.
The Bust painting was created by Kristoffer Zetterstrand.
Craft a random painting from 8 sticks + 1 wool, trade with a Master-level Shepherd, or place this exact variant with /give @s minecraft:painting[minecraft:painting/variant=bust].
A classical bust (possibly Marcus Aurelius).
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