The Station of the Cross - Twelfh Station 1965

Barnett Newman's "The Station of the Cross - Twelfth Station" is a powerful example of his signature "zip" paintings, created in 1965. The work is defined by a single vertical white line, known as the "zip," against a black background. Newman's "zips" are meant to evoke a sense of both division and connection, representing the human condition and the search for meaning. This piece, part of a larger series inspired by the Stations of the Cross, further amplifies these themes through its connection to religious imagery.