Savonarola initially had many followers, including well-known writers and artists. why might his words have such a ready audience in florence at that time

The Dominican friar Girolamo Savonarola words might have such a ready audience in Florence at that time because Savonarola had many followers that included well-known writers and artists, and these was seen by Florence as a credible proof that Savonarola's sermons were indeed bound to happen.

He made predictions like the arising of a new Cyrus King whom would establish order among people and priests.

Also, he preached against luxury, profit, the depravity of the powerful and the corruption of the Catholic Church.