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Bernard Lens (III)

(1682-1740), Artist, miniature painter, topographical draughtsman, etcher, limner and drawing master

Sitter in 1 portrait
Artist associated with 7 portraits
Bernard Lens was the leading miniaturist from 1710 to 1740. Possibly self-taught, miniature painting was a popular amateur art at this time and Lens had many aristocratic and royal pupils. Although he was the first British miniaturist to work on ivory, Lens occasionally painted on vellum. He was also involved with the care of miniatures on vellum, restoring and reframing old family miniatures for aristocratic patrons. In addition, he painted copies of historical portraits for collectors.

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William Fleetwood, by Bernard Lens (III), after a drawing by Robert White - NPG 5118William Fleetwood
by Bernard Lens (III), after a drawing by Robert White
NPG 5118
William Fleetwood, by Bernard Lens (III) - NPG 5119William Fleetwood
by Bernard Lens (III)
NPG 5119
Martin Folkes, by Bernard Lens (III) - NPG 1926Martin Folkes
by Bernard Lens (III)
NPG 1926
Bernard Lens (III), by Bernard Lens (III) - NPG 1624Bernard Lens (III)
by Bernard Lens (III)
NPG 1624
Hannah Norsa, by R. Clamp, after Bernard Lens (III) - NPG D9165Hannah Norsa
by R. Clamp, after Bernard Lens (III)
NPG D9165
Hannah Norsa, by R. Clamp, after Bernard Lens (III) - NPG D9176Hannah Norsa
by R. Clamp, after Bernard Lens (III)
NPG D9176
Hannah Norsa, by R. Clamp, after Bernard Lens (III) - NPG D9177Hannah Norsa
by R. Clamp, after Bernard Lens (III)
NPG D9177

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