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Adriaenssen was born in Antwerp, the son of the musician Emmanuel Adriaenssen and Sibilla Crelin and the older brother of the painter Vincent Adriaenssen. In 1597 he was registered as the pupil of Artus van Laeck. He was a master of the Guild of St. Luke from 1610 to 1633. Known mainly for his still lifes, often with fish and game. Early flower still lifes are known from 1636 as well as later ones from 1646 (see: Willigen/Meijer 2003)