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Silent MasterpiecesBefore Rembrandt, there was Hans Memling.

By Wyatt MasonUpdated Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2005, at 11:33 AM ET

Click here to read a slide-show essay about Hans Memling's portraits.

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Wyatt Mason is a contributing editor of Harper's magazine.
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