Not fully understanding your question but You could look up information on that subjct
D, Intimidating The Two Empires With The Use of Guns And Horses Because, They Didn't Have Guns Then. They Didn't Have Technology Or Anything Like That At All. Hope I Helped
I believe the answer is The Bible sits in judgement over those who deal with money once, Jesus told his students that Truly I tell you, it is difficult for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. Because rich people are exposed more to the feeling of greed and more power to hurt/help other people. This art is created to depicted this very view