In the early Joseon period, the production of Buddhist art was often led by members of the royal family. Kings, queens, princes, and other royals built temples, commissioned Buddhist paintings and sculptures, and published Buddhist scriptures. Buddhist artworks commissioned by the royal court were of the highest quality, produced by master artisans using the finest materials. These splendid works reflected both the desire to commemorate deceased loved ones and to pray for blessings for the living. Even in the age of Confucianism, the Buddhist art of Joseon continued to exemplify the sincere wishes of the devoted.