Lodtrækning af den atheniensiske ungdom 1827

"Lodtrækning af den atheniensiske ungdom" (1827) by J.F. Clemens depicts a scene from ancient Athenian history, where young men are chosen by lot for military service. The artwork, now housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a detailed engraving showcasing a grand interior space filled with figures in classical attire. The central figure, likely an official conducting the lottery, sits on a raised platform, while others gather around, some kneeling in prayer, others anxiously awaiting their fate. Clemens's engraving captures the tension and solemnity of this significant ritual, highlighting the importance of civic duty in Athenian society.