He was born in Antwerp, where he was baptized on June 15, 1611. He began his work as an apprentice of Hans van den Berghe, who was actually a painting restorer. Between 1629-1631, Fyt worked with Frans Snyders. He left Antwerp towards Paris in 1633, when he also traveled to Italy. In 1641, the artist returned to Antwerp where he married and remained until his death in 1661.