A composite stone panel (1) is provided. The composite stone panel (1) comprises a front panel and a backing panel. The back of the front panel comprises a counter-relief image (11) filled with a light-transmitting reinforcing filler and is attached to the backing panel. The backing panel comprises a light source (6) or an opening for receiving the light source (6). The light source (6) or opening is positioned to transmit light towards the counter-relief image (11). A relief (3) is then formed at the front of the composite stone panel (1). The relief (3) is positioned opposite to the counter-relief image (11).