Nathanael Schmitt ( 1847 - 1918 ) was a German painter. Nathanael Schmitt s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 121.23 USD for A prayer of thanks in 2003 to 43000 USD for PUTTO FEEDING A STRAWBERRY TO A BIRD in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.