 It is believed he had been working for the Archduke Albert (died in 1621) while living in Antwerp.He had been appointed court painter and 'domesticq van 't Hof” (domestic of the court) by the Archduke.Snayers likely moved to Brussels in order to pursue opportunities at the court of the Archduchess Isabella, the widow of the Archduke and the governess of the Southern Netherlands.