Vortigern Collection

Dragons of Snowdon
Two dragons, sleeping beneath Snowdon, prevent the 5th century ruler Vortigern from building a castle at the source of the Conway River, near Snowdon

Hengist and Horsas treaty with Vortigern
3783261 Hengist and Horsas treaty with Vortigern; (add.info.: Hengist and Horsas treaty with Vortigern, King of the Britons)

Treaty Of Peace Peace Treaty Saxons Hengist Horsa
The treaty of peace between the Saxons, Hengist and Horsa and the British king Vortigern in the 5th century. Hengist and Horsa, Germanic brothers who led the Angles

Hengist and Horsa. A. D. 457 (colour litho)
670044 Hengist and Horsa. A.D. 457 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hengist and Horsa. A.D. 457)

Vortigern burnt in the Castle (engraving)
3634258 Vortigern burnt in the Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vortigern burnt in the Castle)

Treaty of Hengist and Horsa with Vortigern (engraving)
664526 Treaty of Hengist and Horsa with Vortigern (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Treaty of Hengist and Horsa with Vortigern)

Comic Early English History: Vortigern, Rowena, Ambrosius Aurelius, Ella, Cymen, Wlenking, Cissa (colour litho)
5999163 Comic Early English History: Vortigern, Rowena, Ambrosius Aurelius, Ella, Cymen, Wlenking, Cissa (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vortigern)

Comic Early English History: Vortigern, Hengist, Horsa, Ambrosius Aurelius (colour litho)
5999162 Comic Early English History: Vortigern, Hengist, Horsa, Ambrosius Aurelius (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vortigern, Hengist, Horsa)

Rowena introduced to Vortigern (engraving)
3634259 Rowena introduced to Vortigern (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rowena introduced to Vortigern)

Comic Early English History: Rowena, Hengist, Vortigern (colour litho)
5999170 Comic Early English History: Rowena, Hengist, Vortigern (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rowena, Hengist, Vortigern)

Vortigern and Rovena (engraving)
726997 Vortigern and Rovena (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vortigern and Rovena)

Vortigern and Rowena (engraving)
665111 Vortigern and Rowena (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vortigern and Rowena. Illustration from unidentified 19th century history of England)

Anglo-Saxon England: Vortigern and Rowena (engraving)
6005344 Anglo-Saxon England: Vortigern and Rowena (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vortigern and Rowena)

Vortigern King of Britain espouses Rowena a Saxon Lady... mid 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Vortigern King of Britain espouses Rowena a Saxon Lady, which occasioned the Settlement of the Saxons in Britain, mid 18th century. King Vortigern offers wine to Rowena at al fresco wedding feast

Hengest and Horsa meeting King Vortigern, in the Isle of Thanet, 1773. Creator: William Walker
Hengest and Horsa meeting King Vortigern, in the Isle of Thanet, 1773. Hengist and Horsa led the Angles, Saxons and Jute invasion of Britain in the 5th century. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786)

Illustration To The Play Vortigern And Rowena. From The Book Gallery Of Historical Portraits Published C. 1880
Illustration To The Play Vortigern And Rowena. From The Book Gallery Of Historical Portraits Published C.1880

The first meeting of the British King Vortigern with the two Saxon Chiefs Hengist and Horsa, c1787
The first meeting of the British King Vortigern with the two Saxon Chiefs Hengist and Horsa, in the Isle of Thanet, c1787

Rowena and Vortigern, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Rowena and Vortigern, c1860, (c1860). Rowena is depicted in British legends as the daughter of the Anglo-Saxon chief Hengist and a wife of Vortigern, King of the Britons

Treaty of Hengist and Horsa with Vortigern

Vortigern and Rowena
Rowena, beautiful daughter of the Anglo-Saxon leader Hengest, entrances (and gets drunk) the warlord Vortigern, with whom Hengest is negotiating to obtain more land

Vortigern Weds
VORTIGERN, legendary king of Britain, weds Rowena, a Saxon lady, which occasions the Settlement of the Saxons in Britain

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Vortigern, a prominent figure in the events of ancient Britain, is often associated with dragons and significant historical moments. In the famous "Dragons of Snowdon, " Vortigern's connection to these mythical creatures is depicted, showcasing his enigmatic nature. One such event that shaped British history was the Treaty of Hengist and Horsa in A. D. 457, where Vortigern negotiated with these legendary figures. However, not all encounters were peaceful for Vortigern. The engraving titled "Vortigern burnt in the Castle" portrays a dramatic moment when he faced dire consequences within his own stronghold. Despite this setback, another engraving called "Treaty of Hengist and Horsa with Vortigern" reveals that diplomacy played a role in his reign. The comic illustrations shed light on various aspects of early English history involving Vortigern as well. Characters like Ambrosius Aurelius, Ella, Cymen, Wlenking, Cissa are introduced alongside him in one lithograph titled "Comic Early English History: Vortigern, Rowena, Ambrosius Aurelius. " These depictions provide glimpses into the complex political landscape during his time. Rowena holds significance in relation to Vortigern as well; she is introduced to him through an engraving aptly named "Rowena introduced to Vortigern. " Their relationship unfolds further through other artworks such as "Comic Early English History: Rowena, Hengist, Vortigern, " highlighting their intertwined fates. Amidst all these portrayals lies an intriguing narrative surrounding Anglo-Saxon England represented by engravings like "Anglo-Saxon England: Vortigern and Rowena. " This artwork showcases how their union influenced the course of history during this period.