5) in the XVI^th Century a variation becomes common in which St. Sebastian's hands are bound and tied above his head to a column or stake or tree--e.g., Giroloamo da Sermoneta Siciolante (b. 1575) (See: Figure 40), Antonio Campi (b. 1680) (See: Figure 41) and Aniello Falcone (b. 1660) (See: Figure 42) among numerous examples. This particular variation gives the appearance of total vulnerability and fully exposes the defenseless torso,