Background
He was born in Antwerp where his father was an art dealer.
He was born in Antwerp where his father was an art dealer.
In view of the influence on his early oeuvre of January Brueghel the Elder, some believe he may have apprenticed in the latter’s workshop but there is no evidence for this.
There is no information on his training. He became a master in Antwerp"s Guild of Saint Luke in 1607–1608. He was active throughout his career in Antwerp.
He became deacon of the local Guild of Saint Luke in 1623.
He trained several artists including Alexander Keirincx, Nicolaes Aertsens and Gysbrecht van der Berch.
Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke.