Religious statues are often used to represent a particular faith or belief system. The two most common religious statues are the MADONNA and the Pieta. The MADONNA is a representation of the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus, and is typically depicted with the infant Jesus in her arms. The Pieta is a representation of the Virgin Mary holding the body of Jesus after his crucifixion. Both statues are widely recognized symbols of Christianity and are found in churches, homes, and other places of worship around the world.