 Van den Broecke's commission for the "Resurrection of Christ" in the Sistine Chapel (1571-1572) is regarded by many as a lucky stroke for the artist as it gave him the opportunity to paint one of the most important scenes in the program of decorations of the Sistine Chapel.There are gaps in the surviving records on his activities, especially in the period 1575 to 1579.Possibly he was working in Florence during this period.