a historical painter, was the son of the designer and engraver, Ferdinand Helfreich Frisch, and was born at Berlin. Not very much is known about his life. He was a pupil of B. Rode, but afterwards studied further at Rome. He died at Berlin while holding the posts of court painter and director of the Academy. He painted numerous ceilings in the palaces at Berlin, Potsdam, and Sans Souci, with portraits, mythological representations, and scenes from the life of Frederick the Great.
