Ferdinand Marinus

Ferdinand Joseph Bernard Marinus (20 August 1808, Antwerp – 6 July 1890, Namur) was a Belgian painter of landscapes, with staffage.

He studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, with the history and portrait painter, Mattheus Ignatius van Bree.

Following his graduation, he made the traditional study trips throughout Western Europe; focusing on natural settings and largely avoiding visits to museums or other art schools.

He remained in that position until 1882, when he retired and was succeeded by Louis Bonet [fr], one of his former students.

From 1851 to 1854, he created a series of paintings, depicting local landmarks, for the Namur Provinciegebouw (provincial office building).