I never expected myself to spend so much time hunting down paintings in a pirate game, but Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced somehow made it surprisingly enjoyable. Most paintings are tucked away inside heavily guarded warehouses, while a few can only be purchased from merchants or collected during the main story. Better yet, these paintings don't just decorate Edward's Manor. They also become part of your overall Art Collection, alongside Art Collection Pieces and Ship Models. If you're aiming to complete every collectible in the game, you'll eventually want to collect all three categories. In this guide, I'll show you where to find every Art Collection Painting in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, along with their locations, coordinates, and the bonus loot you can expect from each warehouse.

Quick Info

CategoryDetails
Total Unique Paintings9
Main Acquisition MethodWarehouse Raids
Other MethodsGeneral Store, Main Story
Required for 100%Contributes to Art Lover
DifficultyMostly Medium to Hard Warehouse Raids

What Are Art Collection Paintings?

Art Collection Paintings are one of several collectible categories you'll discover while exploring the Caribbean. Unlike ordinary loot, these paintings can be displayed inside Edward's Manor at Great Inagua and also count toward your overall Art Collection.

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Personally, I think they're some of the most satisfying collectibles because almost every painting feels like a reward for successfully infiltrating a heavily defended warehouse. Instead of simply opening a random chest, you'll usually need to sneak past guards, steal warehouse keys, and escape without raising too much suspicion.

Even better, you'll often walk away with plenty of valuable materials and Reales at the same time.

If you're planning to upgrade the Jackdaw afterward, those extra resources will come in handy for purchasing new Jackdaw Ship Upgrades and Crafting Upgrades.

Why Should You Collect Art Collection Paintings?

Although collecting paintings isn't required to finish the main story in AC Black Flag Resynced, I'd still recommend picking them up whenever you raid a warehouse. First, every painting expands Edward's growing collection back at the Manor.

Besides decorating Edward's Manor, collecting every Art Collection Painting is essential if you're aiming to complete the Manor's entire Art Collection.

Personally, I enjoyed collecting these because warehouse raids are already some of the most rewarding activities in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. Not only do they reward unique paintings, but they also provide Reales, trade goods, and occasionally Treasure Maps. As a result, every raid feels worthwhile even after you've claimed the painting.

Finally, warehouse raids are some of the best places to earn bonus Materials and Trade Goods alongside a healthy amount of Reales. If you're still saving money for upgrades, our How to Farm Reales Fast guide includes several other methods worth checking out.

All Art Collection Painting Locations

Note: The warehouse loot listed below reflects the rewards obtained during the first successful warehouse raid. If you return and loot the warehouse again later, the materials and Reales may be different.

PaintingHow to ObtainLocationCoordinatesBonus Loot*
Map of the WorldWarehouse RaidTortuga Warehouse(848, 346)Spice ×29
Wine ×15
Tobacco ×14
625 Reales
Vanitas Still-lifeWarehouse RaidKingston Warehouse(601, 181)Tobacco ×28
Spice ×11
2,500 Reales
An English Ship in Action With Barbary VesselsWarehouse RaidNew Bone Warehouse(404, 91)Aloe ×11
Tobacco ×30
4,500 Reales
Harbor Scene at SunsetWarehouse RaidNassau Warehouse(593, 750)Wine ×12
Sugar ×26
1,250 Reales
Nassau Treasure Map
Merry CompanyWarehouse RaidMatanza Warehouse(308, 617)Wine ×25
Aloe ×11
1,250 Reales
Nymphs by a FountainWarehouse RaidSouth Kingston Warehouse(605, 156)Spice ×26
Tobacco ×12
2,500 Reales
Kingston Treasure Map
Saint Jerome as CardinalWarehouse RaidHavana Warehouse(205, 600)Wine ×15
Spice ×25
1,250 Reales
Havana Treasure Map
The Burning of the Royal JamesMain StoryCat Island House(706, 669)Wine ×10
Rum Barrel ×26
The Flight into EgyptWarehouse RaidBlack Island Warehouse(913, 611)Sugar ×14
Rum Barrel ×11
Wine ×28
1,250 Reales

If you're collecting every collectible in the game, don't forget to visit our Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Wiki, where we've covered Side Quests, Trinkets, Mayan Stelae, Ship Upgrades, and much more.

Map of the World

Location: Tortuga Warehouse (848, 346)

This is usually one of the first paintings you'll come across if you're actively raiding warehouses. Besides adding Map of the World to your collection, you'll also earn a generous amount of crafting materials and Reales, making the raid well worth completing.

First-Time Warehouse Rewards

  • Map of the World
  • Spice ×29
  • Wine ×15
  • Tobacco ×14
  • 625 Reales

Vanitas Still-life

Location: Kingston Warehouse (601, 181)

Vanitas Still-life painting is another warehouse-exclusive painting. However, if you're interested in collecting every variant, there's also a Strange Version available from the General Store on the unmarked island in Gibara (550, 638).

First-Time Warehouse Rewards

  • Vanitas Still-life
  • Tobacco ×28
  • Spice ×11
  • 2,500 Reales

An English Ship in Action With Barbary Vessels

Location: New Bone Warehouse (404, 91)

This warehouse offers one of the biggest first-time cash rewards among the painting locations. Because of that, I think it's worth prioritizing if you're also trying to earn money for ship upgrades.

First-Time Warehouse Rewards

  • An English Ship in Action With Barbary Vessels
  • Aloe ×11
  • Tobacco ×30
  • 4,500 Reales

Harbor Scene at Sunset

Location: Nassau Warehouse (593, 750)

Harbor Scene at Sunset is another painting that has an alternate Strange Version sold at the General Store on the unmarked island in Gibara (550, 638).

The warehouse also rewards you with a Treasure Map, making this one of my favorite raids to complete early.

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First-Time Warehouse Rewards

  • Harbor Scene at Sunset
  • Wine ×12
  • Sugar ×26
  • 1,250 Reales
  • Treasure Map from Nassau Warehouse

Merry Company

Location: Matanza Warehouse (308, 617)

Merry Company isn't the most difficult painting to obtain, but it's another worthwhile stop if you're already clearing nearby warehouses for resources.

First-Time Warehouse Rewards

  • Merry Company
  • Wine ×25
  • Aloe ×11
  • 1,250 Reales

Nymphs by a Fountain

Location: South Kingston Warehouse (605, 156)

If you're already exploring Kingston, I highly recommend raiding the South Kingston Warehouse before moving on. Not only will you add Nymphs by a Fountain painting to your collection, but you'll also walk away with a healthy amount of crafting materials, Reales, and a Treasure Map.

First-Time Warehouse Rewards

  • Nymphs by a Fountain
  • Spice ×26
  • Tobacco ×12
  • 2,500 Reales
  • Treasure Map from Kingston Warehouse

Saint Jerome as Cardinal

Location: Havana Warehouse (205, 600)

Saint Jerome as Cardinal is found inside the Havana Warehouse painting. Like several other warehouse raids, this one also rewards a Treasure Map, making it a great stop if you're planning to collect every treasure in the Caribbean.

First-Time Warehouse Rewards

  • Saint Jerome as Cardinal
  • Wine ×15
  • Spice ×25
  • 1,250 Reales
  • Treasure Map from Havana Warehouse

The Burning of the Royal James

The Burning of the 'Royal James'

Location: Cat Island House (706, 669)

Unlike almost every other painting in this guide, The Burning of the Royal James isn't hidden inside a warehouse.

Instead, you'll automatically collect it during the main story while exploring Cat Island House. That means you don't have to worry about missing it as long as you progress through the campaign.

Main Story Rewards

  • The Burning of the Royal James
  • Wine ×10
  • Rum Barrel ×26

Personally, I like that the game mixes story rewards with optional collectibles. It makes exploring story locations feel more rewarding instead of limiting all collectibles to side activities.

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The Flight into Egypt

Location: Black Island Warehouse (913, 611)

The Black Island Warehouse contains one of the final paintings you'll likely collect.

Like most warehouse raids, you'll also earn a generous supply of trading goods alongside the painting, making the trip worthwhile even if you're mainly farming resources.

First-Time Warehouse Rewards

  • The Flight into Egypt
  • Sugar ×14
  • Rum Barrel ×11
  • Wine ×28
  • 1,250 Reales

Strange Versions Explained

While collecting paintings, you'll eventually notice that two of them also have Strange Versions available for purchase.

These alternate versions do not count as separate Art Collection Paintings. Instead, they're simply collectible variants that can be bought from the General Store on the unmarked island in Gibara (550, 638).

The available Strange Versions are:

PaintingStrange Version Available?Purchase Location
Vanitas Still-lifeYesGeneral Store, Gibara (550, 638)
Harbor Scene at SunsetYesGeneral Store, Gibara (550, 638)

If you're aiming to collect absolutely everything the game has to offer, I'd still recommend buying them. However, they aren't required as separate paintings for your Art Collection.

Best Paintings to Collect First

If I had to recommend a few paintings to prioritize, these would be my picks:

PaintingWhy I Recommend It
An English Ship in Action With Barbary VesselsHighest first-time Reales reward (4,500).
Nymphs by a FountainIncludes a Treasure Map and valuable materials.
Harbor Scene at SunsetRewards a Treasure Map and has a Strange Version to collect later.
Saint Jerome as CardinalAnother Treasure Map reward that makes exploration more rewarding.

Tips Before Raiding Warehouses

Warehouse raids can become much easier if you prepare beforehand.

Here are a few tips that helped me while collecting every painting:

  • Upgrade Edward's equipment before attempting heavily guarded warehouses. Better Weapons make stealth encounters much easier.
  • Stock up on Smoke Bombs and Berserk Darts whenever possible.
  • Synchronize nearby Viewpoints & Fast Travel Locations before beginning a raid so returning after a failed attempt takes less time.
  • If you're running low on money, warehouse raids are a great way to collect extra Materials and Trade Goods alongside Reales.
  • Don't forget to loot Treasure Maps whenever they're available, since many warehouses reward both collectibles at the same time.
  • If you're also working toward 100% completion, combine warehouse raids with nearby Side Quests, Assassin Contracts, or Officer Quests to avoid making multiple trips across the Caribbean.

FAQs

How many Art Collection Paintings are there in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced?

There are 9 unique Art Collection Paintings available in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced.

Do Strange Versions count as separate paintings?

No. Strange Versions are alternate collectible variants and do not count as separate Art Collection Paintings.

Can you miss The Burning of the Royal James?

No. You automatically obtain The Burning of the Royal James during the main story while exploring Cat Island House.

Which painting gives the most Reales?

Based on the first-time warehouse rewards, An English Ship in Action With Barbary Vessels provides the highest Reales reward with 4,500 Reales.

Do warehouse rewards stay the same every time?

No. The materials and Reales listed in this guide reflect the first successful warehouse raid. Future raids may reward different materials and quantities.

Do Art Collection Paintings count as Art Collection Pieces?

No. Art Collection Paintings and Art Collection Pieces are two separate collectible categories. Both appear inside Edward's Manor, but the game tracks them independently.