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How to install "Dark Paintings"

Adds new paintings to Minecraft

Author

Darkhax

Downloads

2.0M

Last Updated

Apr 13, 2026

License

LGPL-2.1-only

Mod Loaders

Fabric Forge NeoForge Quilt

Minecraft Versions

26.1.2 1.21.11 1.20.4 1.19.4 1.18.2 1.17.1
adventure utility

Quick Install ID

#dark-paintings

Install Dark Paintings in GDLauncher

Dark Paintings runs on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt. Pick whichever your existing instance uses, or create a new one. GDLauncher installs the correct loader automatically.

Install on Fabric

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the Fabric loader and a Minecraft version that Dark Paintings supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.4 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #dark-paintings, find Dark Paintings in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Install on Forge

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the Forge loader and a Minecraft version that Dark Paintings supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.4 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #dark-paintings, find Dark Paintings in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Install on NeoForge

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the NeoForge loader and a Minecraft version that Dark Paintings supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.4 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #dark-paintings, find Dark Paintings in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Install on Quilt

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the Quilt loader and a Minecraft version that Dark Paintings supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.4 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #dark-paintings, find Dark Paintings in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Before you install

Make sure your Minecraft version matches what Dark Paintings supports. As of the latest release, 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.4 are supported. Dark Paintings supports multiple loaders (Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt); pick whichever matches your other mods. GDLauncher checks compatibility for you and won't install something incompatible with the instance you've chosen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dark Paintings free?

Yes. Dark Paintings is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.

What Minecraft versions does Dark Paintings support?

Dark Paintings supports Minecraft 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.4, 1.19.4, 1.18.2, 1.17.1. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.

Does Dark Paintings require Forge or Fabric?

Dark Paintings supports Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt. Pick the loader that matches your other mods, or let GDLauncher set up a fresh instance for you.

How do I install Dark Paintings?

Open GDLauncher, go to your instance's Addons tab, click Add Addons, and paste the Quick Install ID #dark-paintings. GDLauncher handles dependencies and the right Minecraft version automatically.

Who made Dark Paintings?

Dark Paintings is made by Darkhax. The full project lives on Modrinth (https://modrinth.com/mod/dark-paintings).

Need help?

Read our troubleshooting guide, check the guides section, or join the GDLauncher Discord community.

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