The Station of the Cross - Fourteenth Station 1966

Barnett Newman's "The Station of the Cross - Fourteenth Station" (1966) is a minimalist painting that embodies the artist's signature style of "color field" painting, characterized by broad expanses of pure color, often separated by thin vertical lines known as "zips." The artwork, which is most likely a monochrome painting in a single shade of light blue, invites contemplation and engages the viewer through its simplicity and starkness. The title suggests a connection to the Stations of the Cross, a series of fourteen depictions of Jesus Christ's suffering on his way to his crucifixion, prompting viewers to reflect on themes of faith and human experience. Newman's minimalist aesthetic, though seemingly simple, provokes deeper reflection, challenging the traditional depiction of religious narratives in art.