Rhombus Collection

European plaice, Pleuronectes platessa 1,2 and brill, Scophthalmus rhombus 3,4
FLO4652690 European plaice, Pleuronectes platessa 1,2 and brill, Scophthalmus rhombus 3,4. A turbot or bend of the right side, Platessa, of the left side, Plaid or rhombus of the left side

Musical Cat
Santiago Bugdadi

Ornament: Geometrical Motives, The Rhombus, the Trapezium, and their Subdivision (engraving)
8647070 Ornament: Geometrical Motives, The Rhombus, the Trapezium, and their Subdivision (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Geometrical Motives)

Italy, Pompeii. House of the Wild Boar (Street of Abundance). Roman mosaic of the atrium depicting geometric motifs. In the centre a hunting scene: dogs attacking a wild boar. Date: 2014

Tertiary fossils, wood engravings published in 1878
Tertiary fossils: Crassatella ponderosa, Cancer macrocheilus, Nummulites nummularia (cross section, side view, top view), Limnaeus pyramidalis, Rhombus minimus, Cerithrum hexagonum

Nature morte. Peinture de Olga Vladimirovna Rozanova (1886-1918), huile sur toile. Art russe, 20e siecle, art abstrait
FIA5346032 Nature morte. Peinture de Olga Vladimirovna Rozanova (1886-1918), huile sur toile. Art russe, 20e siecle, art abstrait. State V. Surikov Art Museum, Krasnoyarsk (Russie)

Representation simultanee du roi de coeur et du roi de carreau. (Simultaneous Representation Of The King Of Hearts And)
FIA5328914 Representation simultanee du roi de coeur et du roi de carreau. (Simultaneous Representation Of The King Of Hearts And The King Of Diamonds)

Animaux fossiles du bassin de la Seine (engraving)
963517 Animaux fossiles du bassin de la Seine (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animaux fossiles du bassin de la Seine)

Allegorical figures
AII78318 Allegorical figures by Dossi, Dosso (c.1479-1542); Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Turbot, peacock flounder, and kite
Turbot, Scophthalmus maximus 7, peacock flounder, Bothus lunatus 8, and kite, Scophthalmus rhombus, upper side 9, under side 10

Brill or kite fish, Scophthalmus rhombus (Pleuronectes rhombus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new, rare

Brill or pearl, Scophthalmus rhombus (Pleuronectes rhombus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Conscription souvenir, 1848 (coloured engraving)
CHT174153 Conscription souvenir, 1848 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Brazil, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Brazil, c1935. From " An Album of National Flags and Arms". [John Player & Sons, c1935]. The coat of arms shows central emblem with coffee (left) and tobacco (right)

Renaissance style. Tile of Manises. 15th century. Heraldic s
The ceramic of Manieses. Till. 15th century. Escutcheon of Oliver family. Diocesan Museum. La Seu d Urgell. Catalonia. Spain

Roman floor mosaic. Cos (Istankoy). 2nd century AD
Roman floor mosaic. Coloured stone and mortar. 2nd century AD. From Cos (Istankoy). Archaeological museum. Istanbul. Turkey

Roman art. Mosaic. Opus sectile. Marble. House of the Faun. Pompeii. Italy

Reconstruction of a Phrygian building. 7th century BC
Phrygian Culture. Turkey. Reconstruction of a Phrygian building. Detail. 7th century BC. From Pazarli. Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. Ankara

Spain. Five pesetas. Head. 19th century
Five pesetas. Silver coin minted in Barcelona, A?a?A?a?1810. Observe

Roman Mosaic of polychrome geometric motifs. 3rd century B. C
Roman Art. Italy. Roman Mosaic of polychrome geometric motifs. Dated to 211 BC. It comes from Lucus Feroniae. Lazio

Marble slab decorated with geometric designs and filigree. C
Dating from the 12th century. Provenance unknown. Old Fortress Museum. Corfu. Ionian Islands. Greece

Dressing table. Royal Palace of El Pardo. Spain
Spain. Royal Palace of El Pardo. 18th century. Dressing table

Scophthalmus rhombus, or Brill, also known as Pearl, Kite, Lugalee and Lugaleef. Date: 1864

Neck vertebra anatomy engraving 1866
Atlas d anatomie descriptive du corps humain C. Bonamy - Paul Broca Victor Masson et Fils Paris 1866

ADVERTISEMENT: ERASER. Rhombic rubber eraser, made in New York. Engraving, 1895

Turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) adult, close-up of head, camouflaged on gravel, The Wash, Lincolnshire, England, March

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The rhombus, a geometric shape with four equal sides and opposite angles, has left its mark in various forms throughout history. In Italy's ancient city of Pompeii, the House of the Wild Boar showcases intricate rhombus patterns adorning its walls, serving as a testament to the timeless appeal of this shape. Even in the world of paleontology, rhombuses have made an appearance. Tertiary fossils discovered in Italy reveal nature's fascination with this symmetrical figure. Wood engravings published in 1878 depict these fascinating findings and provide us with a glimpse into prehistoric times. Moving on to art, Olga Vladimirovna Rozanova's paintings capture the essence of abstractionism in early 20th-century Russian art. Her work "Nature morte" portrays vibrant colors and bold shapes like simultaneous representations of the king of hearts and diamonds - both depicted as rhombuses. Not limited to artistic expressions alone, rhombuses also find their place among scientific illustrations. Engravings showcasing fossilized animals from France's Seine basin highlight their unique diamond-like form. Allegorical figures often incorporate symbolism through various shapes including the rhombus; they represent concepts beyond our physical realm while adding depth to visual storytelling. In marine life too, we encounter species that bear resemblance to this distinctive shape. The turbot fish and peacock flounder exhibit patterns resembling a rhombus on their bodies, captivating observers with their natural beauty. The mosaic artwork found within Piazza d'Oro captures attention with its intricate details - including delicate arrangements forming mesmerizing rhombus motifs that add elegance to public spaces. Delving into history once again reveals how even political events can be intertwined with this geometric wonder. A conscription souvenir from 1848 features colored engravings depicting soldiers arranged in formations reminiscent of overlapping rhombi during turbulent times.