House of the Vettii
- Italian: Casa dei Vettii
- Address: Vicolo dei Vetti
- Vicinity: Vicolo Di Mercurio
Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
-350/00/00 | Casa dei Vettii is built, probably, during the 1st expansion of Pompeii, C4 BC. | |||||
0062/00/00 | Frescos in the House of the Vettii are finished following the earthquake of 62 AD. | |||||
0079/08/25 | A cloud of toxic gas from Mount Vesuvius suffocates Pompeii before a flood of ash and rock bury the structures. | Eruption of Mount Vesuvius 79 AD |
Particulars for House of the Vettii: | |
---|---|
Area of Significance | Architecture |
Area of Significance | Art |
Sight Category | Building |
Area of Design | Decorative Arts |
Building Style | Domus |
Art Medium | Fresco |
Art Type | Mural |
Art Type | Painting |
Architectural Style | Roman Architecture |
Historic Use | Single dwelling |
Area of Significance | Social History |
Building Style | Townhouse |
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.