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.
Before the disagreement arose, their association had appeared harmonious since Rubens had consented to be godfather to Vorsterman's eldest son, Lucas Vorsterman II. The conflict resulted in a rift between the two men, ending their professional partnership.