The Station of the Cross - Tenth Station

The Tenth Station of Barnett Newman's The Stations of the Cross is a powerful example of Abstract expressionism, characterized by its bold, minimalistic composition. As part of a series created between 1958 and 1966, this painting moves away from traditional religious imagery, emphasizing the emotional and philosophical core of the Passion. Newman’s use of expansive Color field painting techniques evokes a sense of spiritual contemplation, aiming to probe the central question of the Passion—lema sabachthani—rather than narrate Jesus’s suffering. This secular work reflects Newman’s intent to explore the human condition through abstract formalism.