Mainly Botticelli.
artists
Annibale Carracci was said to be an inspiration to later artists of the Baroque period. Caravaggio and Barocci influenced later artists as well.
His work paved the way for the later artists of the Renaissance. More information at: sites.google.com/site/botticellisuseofneoplatonism/home
The paintings that they did influenced later generations. They were all about showing their freedom and having their voices be heard.
He was influenced by Giorgione.
Lots.. artists can be influenced by the things around them for inspiration like objects or people.. memories or things they feel. Others are influenced by art movements or othewr artists
Michelangelo, Dante Allegieri, Leonardo Da Vinci & Botticelli
Artists of the time were paid by Patrons who commissioned art work. There were no salaries.
Greece
Not much is known about Botticelli's early life or later life. He was out of the public eye. We assume he died of natural causes.
Lorenzo de Medici