Bernhard Schmelzer Johann Bernhard Schmelzer; Schmelzer; joh. bernhard schmelzer ( 1833 - 1909 ) was a German genre painter and illustrator. Bernhard Schmelzer s works have been auctioned off multiple times, with realized prices varying according to the size and medium of the artwork, for instance of 299.22 USD for Die Dresdner Vogelwiese in 2005