Vettii brothers (Aulus Vettius Conviva, Aulus Vettius Restitutus)

The Vettii brothers, Aulus Vettius Conviva and Aulus Vettius Restitutus, were prominent Roman citizens from Pompeii around the 1st century CE. They are best known for commissioning the richly decorated Vettii House, an example of lavish Roman domestic architecture featuring intricate frescoes and luxurious designs. Their prominence suggests they were wealthy and influential, possibly involved in commerce or local governance. The house’s decorations reflect elite Roman culture, emphasizing wealth, artistic taste, and social status, and provides valuable insights into Roman life and art during that period.