minecraft:wither
- Artist
- Mojang
- Added
- 1.4.2 · 2012
- Size
- 2×2 blocks · 32×32 px
- Category
- Minecraft
What it depicts
A digital painting of the Wither's creation: dark wither-skeleton skulls set atop a T-shaped frame of soul sand, the moment of the boss's summoning. Rendered in murky greys and browns with sickly highlights, the scene captures the grim, ominous ritual that brings the three-headed boss to life.
The original artwork
- Original title
- Wither
- Medium
- Digital art
- Year
- 2012
Original art by Jens Bergensten (creator of the Wither boss). confirmed
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 Wither painting is 2×2 blocks (32×32 px) in Minecraft Java 1.21.1.
The Wither painting was created by Mojang.
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=wither].
Original art by Jens Bergensten (creator of the Wither boss).
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