Napoleon vejer menneskenes skæbne 1799

"Napoleon vejer menneskenes skæbne" (Napoleon weighs the fate of mankind), created in 1799 by Danish artist J.F. Clemens, is a pencil drawing depicting Napoleon Bonaparte holding a scale. The artwork is part of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst collection in Copenhagen, Denmark. The piece is a simple yet impactful depiction of Napoleon's power, with him seeming to control the fate of humanity with the scales he holds. The drawing's simple lines and the use of light and shadow help to emphasize Napoleon's figure. The composition draws viewers' eyes towards Napoleon, highlighting his power and influence over human destiny.