Enamel minature dated anno 1704 signed BL.

Oh really its looking like a fake minature then. What a shame! Thank you very much for the comments I appreciate it

 

Thank you very much for that information. To be honest i could be looking at the wrong maker all togther. It could be another person who made it with the initials b l

 

Thank you very much I will keep researching

 

Who ever made it, the piece is not old and meant to deceive.

Debora

 

These portraits are attributed to Bernard Lens II 1657-1725

Bernard Lens II was an English engraver, pioneer of mezzotint technique, and publisher. Bernard Lens II was the son of Bernard Lens I (1630-1707), "an obscure painter" of Dutch origin. Bernard Lens I practiced enamel technique and also authored religious treatises.
Bernard Lens (III). (1682-1740), Artist, miniature painter, topographical draughtsman, etcher, limner and drawing master.

 

Looks like ink.

 

Ok thank you Debora much appreciated

 

(Which is what I pointed to earlier.)

 

That is ( putatively ) Me.

 

@BoudiccaJones putatively ..had to look that one up there, girl!

 

Would just like to add...I AM BOU...(natch) but that pic I am not so sure of That's where the putative comes in.