Career
The details about his early life and training are scarce. In 1670 he went to Leiden to study mathematics at the university. lieutenant is not clear whether he was brought to Leiden by his compatriot Rombout Verhulst or was simply his successor.
He remained in the city where he continued his career as a sculptor.
Xavery is known to have been active in Leiden until 1674, after which he is said to have returned to Antwerp. There is no record of any works by his hand following his return to Antwerp.
lieutenant is believed that Xavery was related to the sculptor January Baptist Xavery.