Geschickter Schnitt und Politur legen in bestimmten Kalksteinen Strukturen frei, die an Ruinensilhouetten und Landschaften erinnern. Die "natürlichen" Bilder waren gesuchte Sammelobjekte und wurden im Kunsthandwerk, z.B. bei Möbeln, weiterverarbeitet.

Landscape or Ruin Marble, Mounted as Art Cabinet Piece. Limestone, ebony. Skilful cutting and polishing expose structures in certain limestones that are reminiscent of landscapes and silhouettes of ruins. The 'natural' pictures were sought after collectors' objects. They were also crafted by decorative artists, e.g. for use in furniture.