About Brita von Cöln
Brita von Cöln was a Swedish painter.
Birgitta "Brita" von Cöln, or von Cöllen, née Stenkell, Stenkels or Steenzelia (died 1707), was a Swedish painter.
One of the spellings of her maiden name, Steenzelia, indicates that she was from a clerical family. She married the painter Anders von Cöln, and became the mother of the painters Carl Gustaf von Cöln and David von Cöln: her spouse, who was also a wall paper manufacturer, painted portraits of members of the royal court. Her known and preserved portraits are a portrait of professor Ericus Castovius from 1703, and a portrait of count Jacob Spens from probably before 1704.
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Who was Brita von Cöln?
Swedish artist (died 1707)
When did Brita von Cöln die?
Brita von Cöln died in 1707.
What was Brita von Cöln's occupation?
Brita von Cöln was a painter.
What nationality was Brita von Cöln?
Brita von Cöln was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Brita von Cöln. https://biography.guide/brita-von-coln/
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