Before the dispute arose, their relationship had ostensibly been good since Rubens had agreed to be godfather to Vorsterman's eldest son Lucas Vorsterman II. The dispute ended the working relationship between the two men.
Prior to the conflict arising, it seemed that their partnership was amicable, as Rubens had agreed to serve as godfather to Vorsterman's eldest child, Lucas Vorsterman II. However, the dispute ultimately severed their working relationship.